Monitor Tech PRN

HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital is seeking a Monitor Tech PRN to support the nursing team by monitoring patient rhythms, documenting findings, and assisting with information flow to visitors and staff.

Under supervision, you will run rhythm strips, respond to alarms, troubleshoot equipment, and help maintain a quiet, patient-centered environment, contributing to safe, efficient unit operations.

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.
• Responds immediately to all monitor alarms and notifies appropriate staff.
• Trouble shoot patient monitoring equipment and notify biomed when needed.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Critical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EKG course and exam

Job description

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Monitor Tech PRN

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

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services


• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services


• Time away from workprograms 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 supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing


• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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