Monitor Technician PRN

HCA Healthcare; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to patient care and community service as a Monitor Technician PRN. In this vital role, you will monitor and interpret EKGs, ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and care. You'll be part of a team that values compassion and integrity, contributing to a culture of excellence in a Level II Trauma Center. With a commitment to employee growth and community well-being, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives while developing your skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Free counseling services

Flexible spending accounts

Colleague recognition program

Time Away From Work Program

Employee Health Assistance Fund

Qualifications

• High School Graduate / GED required.
• Successful completion of an EKG course and exam.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Runs, documents and analyzes rhythm strips on all patients.
• Responds immediately to all monitor alarms and notifies nursing staff.
• Troubleshoots patient monitoring equipment and ensures proper function.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal communication

PC skills

Education

High School Graduate / GED

EKG course completion

Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification (BLS)

Job description

Description

Introduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Monitor Technician PRN today with HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital.

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 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.

Come join our team as a(an) Monitor Technician PRN. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated 13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!

Job Summary and Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY: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.
• Documents change of rhythm and places strip in chart notifying RN/Charge RN/LPN as appropriate. Ensures hand-off at change of shift and previous to any 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.
• Troubleshoots 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 / GED required
• Successful completion of an EKG course and exam
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification (BLS) 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

HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital is a 221-bed acute care hospital. We serve the communities of Seminole and West Volusia County. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. We are a Level II Trauma Center. We provide the only full-service cardiovascular program. Our program offers open-heart surgery and interventional cardiology. Electrophysiology, cardiac rehabilitation, and comprehensive diagnostic services are also offered by this program. Other services that we provide include orthopedic and spine care, as well as robotic surgery. We offer acute inpatient medical rehabilitation and complete imaging services.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expense

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patients family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Monitor Technician PRN opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal 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.