Monitor Tech

Orlando Health•Wesley Chapel, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health Wiregrass Ranch Hospital is a new, state-of-the-art multi-specialty hospital in Wesley Chapel, Florida, designed to serve one of Florida’s fastest-growing communities with exceptional, outcomes-focused care. The facility spans 380,000 square feet and opens with 102 beds, expandable to 300. It features 9 advanced operating rooms, including a hybrid OR, and offers comprehensive services in cardiology, neurology, oncology, and surgery. The Monitor Tech role is crucial for continuous monitoring, interpretation, communication, and documentation of cardiac rhythms.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
Must pass Rhythm Test with grade of 84% or higher.
If grade is below 84%, individual must take Orlando Health’s basic ECG course and pass the exam within 60 days.
Must take Orlando Health’s basic ECG course and complete the Rhythm Test within 60 days with a pass rate of 84% or higher (for those without previous experience).
BLS/Health Care provider certification required.
None (Experience)

Nice To Haves

Monitor Technician with prior related experience

Responsibilities

Monitors and reviews patient information to determine baseline cardiac rhythm.
Demonstrates competency in telemetry lead placement for accurate cardiac rhythm analysis.
Analyzes cardiac rhythm and records measurements, calculations, and interpretation of patient record in accordance every 6 hours and PRN with established protocols.
Notifies Registered Nurse of cardiac rhythm or rhythm component changes and follows current escalation protocol.
Notifies Registered Nurse if patient off monitor and follows current escalation protocol.
Maintains current knowledge of the technical operation of the central monitoring station.
Maintains/checks high and low alarm settings on every telemetry patient each shift.
Gives/accepts shift reports to provide current patient information.
Works with assigned nursing personnel to coordinate initiation and discontinuation of telemetry.
Identifies and troubleshoots routine technical problems with the central monitoring system and initiates biomedical repairs as necessary.
Advances own current knowledge of cardiac rhythm analysis and interpretation.
Protects patient confidentiality and sensitive data at all times.
Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.