Monitor Tech (Nights)

Orlando Health, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one

Job summary

Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips is seeking a Monitor Tech to provide continuous cardiac rhythm monitoring, interpretation, and documentation within the DPH Centralized Telemetry team.

This role supports patient care in a 285-bed facility and requires careful attention to telemetry data and escalation protocols. The position offers comprehensive benefits starting day one, with a night-shift schedule of three 12-hour shifts and rotating weekends.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• ECG competency assessment required with 84%+ on Rhythm Test or completion of ECG course and pass within 60 days.
• If no prior related experience, complete Orlando Health ECG course and Rhythm Test within 60 days with 84%+.
• BLS/Health Care provider certification required.
• Prior EKG or healthcare industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and review patient data to determine baseline rhythm.
• Demonstrate competency in telemetry lead placement for rhythm analysis.
• Analyze rhythm and record measurements every 6 hours or PRN per protocol.
• Notify RN of rhythm changes and follow escalation protocol.
• Notify RN if patient off monitor and follow escalation protocol.
• Maintain knowledge of central monitoring station operation.
• Maintain alarm settings on each telemetry patient per shift.
• Provide shift reports and coordinate telemetry initiation/discontinuation.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Rhythm interpretation

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

ECG competency

Job description

Position Summary

Department: DPH Centralized Telemetry

Status: Variable Full-Time

Shift: Nights (6:45pm - 7:15am) | Three 12-hour shifts w/ rotating weekends

Title: Monitor Tech | Monitor Technician

Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips proudly holds recognition as a \"Best Regional Hospital\" by U.S. News & World Report and selected as one of the \"Best Places to Work in Healthcare\" by Modern Healthcare. With a highly qualified team of nurses, support staff and physician specialists, our 285-bed facility provides combined expertise and advanced technology in numerous areas of specialty, including diagnostic imaging, cardiovascular care, orthopedic care, surgical services and emergency medicine.

In 2025, Dr. P. Phillips Hospital opened the onsite Team Member Wellness Center, designed to support employee health and well-being. The center features a state-of-the-art fitness facility, a dedicated tranquility space, and wellness activities - making it easy to recharge and get your workout in before or after your shift.

\"Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work\" is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.

All Inclusive Benefits (start day one)

• Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, FREE college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees.

Position Summary

Monitor Tech is responsible for the continuous monitoring, interpretation, communication, and documentation of cardiac rhythms and rhythm components.

Qualifications

Education/Training

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Monitor Technician with prior related experience AND has passed an ECG competency assessment:
  • Must pass Rhythm Test with grade of 84% or higher. If grade is below 84%, individual must take Orlando Health’s basic ECG course and pass the exam within 60 days.
• Monitor technician without previous related experience:
  • Must take Orlando Health’s basic ECG course and complete the Rhythm Test within 60 days with a pass rate of 84% or higher.

Licensure/Certification

• BLS/Health Care provider certification required.

Experience

• Prior EKG or healthcare industry experience preferred

Essential Functions

• Monitors and reviews patient information to determine baseline cardiac rhythm.
• Demonstrates competency in telemetry lead placement for accurate cardiac rhythm analysis.
• Analyzes cardiac rhythm and records measurements, calculations, and interpretation of patient record in accordance every 6 hours and PRN with established protocols.
• Notifies Registered Nurse of cardiac rhythm or rhythm component changes and follows current escalation protocol.
• Notifies Registered Nurse if patient off monitor and follows current escalation protocol.
• Maintains current knowledge of the technical operation of the central monitoring station.
• Maintains/checks high and low alarm settings on every telemetry patient each shift.
• Gives/accepts shift reports to provide current patient information.
• Works with assigned nursing personnel to coordinate initiation and discontinuation of telemetry.
• Identifies and troubleshoots routine technical problems with the central monitoring system and initiates biomedical repairs as necessary.
• Advances own current knowledge of cardiac rhythm analysis and interpretation.
• Protects patient confidentiality and sensitive data at all times.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures