Patient Monitor Tech

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital in Charleston, SC is seeking a Monitor Technician to support nurses by monitoring cardiac rhythms and communicating patient needs on a fast-paced unit.

The role offers two full-time shifts—days 7a–7p and nights 7p–7a—with the expectation of working at least one shift every other weekend. Strong telemetry documentation and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous Monitor Tech or Telemetry Tech experience highly preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Specialty training in EKGs is preferred.
• Preferred prior experience in healthcare or clinical setting.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Observe for changes in heart rate or rhythm and report significant events to the nurse.
• Admit or discharge patients from the monitoring system.
• Maintain telemetry transmitter monitor log books.
• Manage inventory of telemetry transmitter monitors.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Monitor technician experience

EKG training

Healthcare experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a Patient Monitor Tech you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

We have 2 positions available: full-time days (7a to 7p) and full-time nights (7p to 7a). Both have expectation of working at least one shift every other weekend.

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Monitor Technician, you will assist the nurse and/or physician in providing support to the unit as assigned and supervised by the nurse. In this important role, you will monitor surveillance and documentation of cardiac rhythms and will provide communication of patient needs to the appropriate caregiver.

What you will do in this role:

• You will observe for changes in heart rate, rhythm, or other centrally monitored parameters, reporting significant events to the nurse or Charge Nurse.
• You will admit/discharge patients from monitoring system.
• You will maintain accurate telemetry transmitter monitor log books.
• You will manage the inventory of telemetry transmitter monitors.

What qualifications you will need:

• Previous Monitor Tech or Telemetry Tech experience highly preferred
• You must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Specialty training is preferred specifically in EKGs.
• Preferred prior experience in healthcare or clinical setting
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs 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 support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for 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.

Founded in 1975, HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital has been serving patients and families throughout Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester Counties for 50 years. As a 320+ bed Level II Trauma Center, HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital provides comprehensive healthcare services, advanced specialty care, and 24/7 emergency treatment, earning recognition as the #1 Trauma Center in the Lowcountry.

Key Highlights

• Award-winning Heart Center
• Home to the South Carolina Institute for Robotic Surgery
• Comprehensive breast health services through the Trident Breast Care Center
• Features the Joseph M. Still Burn Clinic, the region’s only outpatient burn clinic for patients of all ages
• Provides 24/7 Hospitalist and Intensivist coverage
• Healthgrades Five-Star recipient for cardiovascular care, neurosciences, critical care, and patient safety outcomes.

Expanded Emergency Access

• Brighton Park Emergency (Summerville)
• Centre Pointe Emergency (North Charleston)
• James Island Emergency (Charleston)
• Moncks Corner Medical Center (Berkeley County)
• Long Point Free Standing ED coming soon!

Together, these facilities provide convenient, around-the-clock access to emergency services across the greater Charleston region.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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.