Do you have the career opportunities as a Monitor Tech you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida Memorial Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Telemetry Technician delivers high quality, patient-centered care by maintaining close observation of patient electrocardiograph monitor output. The Telemetry Technician observes, interprets, and records cardiac telemetry tracings at a central monitoring station and alerts the designated nurse and/or care team member of changes in patient condition. The Telemetry Technician possesses knowledge of dysrhythmia interpretation and utilizes effective communication with unit personnel and interdisciplinary team members.
Performs continuous observation of cardiac telemetry monitors according to hospital policies and procedures. Interprets, documents, and reports data from telemetry monitor systems.
Utilizes proper leads for arrhythmia detections unless otherwise indicated. Assists in optimal lead placement when interference is noted.
Ensures appropriate heart rate and arrhythmia alarm limits; adjusts limits after validating parameters with responsible nurse and provider order.
Prepares, runs, documents, and analyzes rhythm strips on all patients according to unit standards.
Notifies primary caregiver of any changes in patient rhythm, rate, pulse oximetry, signal interference or loss, lead connection issues, and need for assessment of patient, as outlined by facility policy.
Initiates appropriate codes through emergency response channels immediately when life-threatening dysrthymias occur.
Answers telephone promptly with proper identification and relays all information appropriately, accurately, and professionally.
Performs duties with full understanding of related age-specific factors.
Maintains an hourly log of each patient's cardiac rate and rhythm.
Maintains unit logs and other documentation systems as directed.
Prepares shift report for telemetry technician shift handoff following department procedure, including baseline rhythm and any changes.
Maintains telemetry equipment, including setup for patients, cleaning/disinfecting units after use, clearing and/or merging memory, coordinating equipment maintenance, and unit tracking and inventory.
Maintains supply inventory for monitoring area.
Acts as a resource for staff with remote telemetry patients.
Practices and adheres to the "Code of Conduct" and "Mission and Value Statement."
What qualifications you will need:
No Travel Required
No experience Required Years of Experience
Benefits
HCA Florida Memorial Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Memorial Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1969, giving patients access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than 50 years of pioneering healthcare, our 450+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities. We offer a range of services for our patients, including 24-hour emergency care at three different locations and a Level II trauma center. Other specialized programs include our accredited Chest Pain Center, certified Stroke Center, Heart Center, Bone and Joint Center, maternity center and much more. Memorial has received the Gold Seal of Approval for Primary Stroke Centers and is sepsis-certified by the Joint Commission.
At Memorial Hospital, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our Jacksonville community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's 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 expenses.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- 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 Tech 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.
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Telemetry Technician delivers high quality, patient-centered care by maintaining close observation of patient electrocardiograph monitor output. The Telemetry Technician observes, interprets, and records cardiac telemetry tracings at a central monitoring station and alerts the designated nurse and/or care team member of changes in patient condition. The Telemetry Technician possesses knowledge of dysrhythmia interpretation and utilizes effective communication with unit personnel and interdisciplinary team members.
Performs continuous observation of cardiac telemetry monitors according to hospital policies and procedures. Interprets, documents, and reports data from telemetry monitor systems.
Utilizes proper leads for arrhythmia detections unless otherwise indicated. Assists in optimal lead placement when interference is noted.
Ensures appropriate heart rate and arrhythmia alarm limits; adjusts limits after validating parameters with responsible nurse and provider order.
Prepares, runs, documents, and analyzes rhythm strips on all patients according to unit standards.
Notifies primary caregiver of any changes in patient rhythm, rate, pulse oximetry, signal interference or loss, lead connection issues, and need for assessment of patient, as outlined by facility policy.
Initiates appropriate codes through emergency response channels immediately when life-threatening dysrthymias occur.
Answers telephone promptly with proper identification and relays all information appropriately, accurately, and professionally.
Performs duties with full understanding of related age-specific factors.
Maintains an hourly log of each patient's cardiac rate and rhythm.
Maintains unit logs and other documentation systems as directed.
Prepares shift report for telemetry technician shift handoff following department procedure, including baseline rhythm and any changes.
Maintains telemetry equipment, including setup for patients, cleaning/disinfecting units after use, clearing and/or merging memory, coordinating equipment maintenance, and unit tracking and inventory.
Maintains supply inventory for monitoring area.
Acts as a resource for staff with remote telemetry patients.
Practices and adheres to the "Code of Conduct" and "Mission and Value Statement."
What qualifications you will need:
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- High School Graduate / GED
No Travel Required
No experience Required Years of Experience
Benefits
HCA Florida Memorial Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- 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
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Memorial Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1969, giving patients access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than 50 years of pioneering healthcare, our 450+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities. We offer a range of services for our patients, including 24-hour emergency care at three different locations and a Level II trauma center. Other specialized programs include our accredited Chest Pain Center, certified Stroke Center, Heart Center, Bone and Joint Center, maternity center and much more. Memorial has received the Gold Seal of Approval for Primary Stroke Centers and is sepsis-certified by the Joint Commission.
At Memorial Hospital, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our Jacksonville community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's 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 expenses.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- 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 Tech 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.