Monitor Tech

HCA Florida Putnam Hospital; Palatka (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

PTO, family leave

401(k) match

Education support

Fertility and family building benefits

Job summary

HCA Florida Putnam Hospital in Palatka, FL seeks a Monitor Tech to perform EKG monitoring, rhythm analysis, and maintenance of patient records. You will support nursing staff, respond to alarms, and help ensure safe, quiet patient-centered care in a busy unit.

The role requires completion of an EKG course, current BLS certification, and at least 1 year of relevant experience; strong communication and PC skills are essential. Palatka location offers community-focused healthcare services.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED required.
• Successful completion of an EKG course and exam.
• Current BLS required on all nursing clinical units; BLS/BCLS issued by AHA or Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Accurately runs, documents and analyzes rhythm strips on all patients according to unit standards.
• Document rhythm changes and notify RN/Charge RN/LPN as appropriate; ensure hand-off at shift change.
• Respond to monitor alarms and inform RN/Charge RN/LPN of changes in rhythm or lead issues.
• Troubleshoot patient monitoring equipment and notify biomedical engineering of unresolved issues.

Skills

EKG monitoring

BLS certification

Critical thinking

Interpersonal communication

PC skills

Cardiac meds knowledge

Education

High School/GED

EKG course and exam

Tools

None

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Monitor Tech? At HCA Florida Putnam Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary And Qualifications

Under general supervision and according to established hospital and nursing department policies and procedures, performs a variety of duties including EKG monitoring and interpretation, compiling, transcribing, preparing and maintaining records in a specific nursing area or unit. Provides information and communication services to visitors and staff. Assists nursing staff in maintaining efficient operations on the unit.

Essential Functions

• Accurately runs, documents and analyzes rhythm strips on all patients according to unit standards.
• Document rhythm changes and places strip in chart notifying RN/Charge RN/LPN as appropriate. Ensures hand-off at change of shift and previous breaks.
• Responds immediately to all monitor alarms. Ensures RN/Charge RN/LPN is notified of any changes in patient rhythm, rate, signal interference, lead off, and need for assessment of patient.
• Trouble shoot patient monitoring equipment and notifies biomedical engineering promptly of any unresolved equipment issues.
• Contributes to a culture of patient centered care by ensuring a quiet healing environment.

What qualifications you will need

• High School Graduate or GED equivalent required
• Successful completion of an EKG course and exam
• Current BLS required on all nursing clinical units; BLS/BCLS issued by AHA or American Red Cross required
• Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, ability to follow verbal instructions, PC skills, Knowledge of indications and adverse reactions of cardiac IV medications
• Basic Cardiac Life Support, or BCLS Instructor must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• 1 Year experience

Benefits

HCA Florida Putnam Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Florida Putnam Hospital is a 99-bed acute care facility serving North Central Florida. Our hospital is located in Palatka, Florida. We serve the residents of Putnam County and surrounding areas. We provide the latest technology with the assurance of highly trained and empathetic professionals. We have a 10-bed intensive care unit and a 24-hour emergency department. We have a cardiac catheterization laboratory and offer inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services. Our hospital offers a full complement of quality healthcare services while maintaining cost-effectiveness.

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