Monitor Technician

TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center in Nashville is seeking a Monitor Tech for the Telemetry Department. You will provide continuous observation of patient monitors, promptly recognizing arrhythmias and communicating findings to nursing staff to support safe, timely interventions.

Responsibilities include applying monitoring equipment, ensuring accurate documentation, and participating in performance improvement initiatives while delivering compassionate care in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of telemetry monitoring/arrhythmia course.
• Successful passing of an arrhythmia interpretation examination prior to hire and annually.
• Ability to work full-time nights.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous observation of telemetry monitors.
• Promptly recognize and document arrhythmias.
• Communicate monitor findings to nursing staff and physicians.
• Maintain accuracy and completeness in all tasks.
• Keep a clean and organized work area.

Education

High school diploma/GED

Telemetry monitoring/arrhythmia course

Arrhythmia interpretation examination

Full-time night shift readiness

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Monitor Technician? At TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center, 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Monitor Tech in the Telemetry Department is responsible for providing direct patient care within the parameters defined by the Registered Nurse Practice Act. This role involves utilizing monitoring communication tools and maintaining a safe and collaborative environment. The Monitor Tech identifies and addresses monitoring and telemetry issues specific to each patient's needs, actively participates in performance improvement initiatives, and contributes to achieving the hospital's mission goals.

What you will do in this role:

• You will demonstrate proficiency in human growth and development, patient assessment, and appropriate care practices tailored to the age groups served.
• You will actively engage in promoting customer service initiatives to enhance patient experience.
• You will provide continuous observation of telemetry monitors, promptly recognizing and documenting any arrhythmias.
• You will communicate monitor findings to nursing staff and physicians on a regular basis, ensuring timely response to patient needs.
• You will maintain accuracy and completeness in all tasks performed, ensuring a clean and organized work area.
• You will adhere to established policies and procedures, utilizing reference materials when necessary to guide actions.
• You will demonstrate sound judgment in handling situations not explicitly covered by instructions.
• You will listen to constructive criticism and actively assist others as needed, displaying courteous behavior towards all stakeholders.
• You will report any suggestions for positive change or recommendations for improvement in departmental policies and procedures to your supervisor.
• You will exhibit initiative in recognizing and fulfilling duties even when not directly assigned, and you will remain open to mastering new work routines and methods.
• You will fulfill annual mandatory in-service requirements, attend department meetings, and participate in training programs to maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED
• Completion of telemetry monitoring/arrhythmia course
• Successful passing of an arrhythmia interpretation examination prior to hire and annually
• Ability to work full time nights

Serving our community for the past 40 years, TriStar Southern Hills has been a leader for a wide range of healthcare services. These include emergency services, cardiology, orthopedics and rehabilitation. TriStar Southern Hills is an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI and a Primary Stroke Center. There are more than 300 board certified physicians representing more than 20 specialties. Many have offices located on our campus.

HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019). In 2019, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Monitor Tech opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.