Monitor Tech — Cardiac Rhythm Specialist

HCA Florida Osceola Hospital; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Job summary

HCA Florida Osceola Hospital in Kissimmee, FL is seeking a Monitor Tech to perform EKG monitoring and support nursing staff. Under supervision, you will document rhythm strips, respond to monitor alarms, and assist with maintaining unit operations while upholding patient-centered care. The role requires H.S.

or GED, an EKG course and exam, and BLS certification. Prior monitor tech or healthcare experience (1 year) is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

EKG monitoring

Communication skills

PC skills

Critical thinking

Reading comprehension

Cardiac meds knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

Job description

HCA Florida Osceola Hospital in Kissimmee, FL is seeking a Monitor Tech to perform EKG monitoring and support nursing staff. Under supervision, you will document rhythm strips, respond to monitor alarms, and assist with maintaining unit operations while upholding patient-centered care. The role requires H.S.

or GED, an EKG course and exam, and BLS certification. Prior monitor tech or healthcare experience (1 year) is preferred.