Monitor Tech (Nights)

Orlando Health • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

The Monitor Tech is responsible for continuously monitoring, interpreting, communicating, and documenting cardiac rhythms and rhythm components. The role is in the DPH Centralized Telemetry department at Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital. It is variable full-time, with a night shift from 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m., consisting of three 12-hour shifts and rotating weekends.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• BLS/Health Care Provider certification required.
• For monitor technicians with prior related experience: pass an ECG competency assessment and Rhythm Test with a grade of at least 84%. If the Rhythm Test grade is below 84%, take Orlando Health’s basic ECG course and pass the exam within 60 days.
• For monitor technicians without previous related experience: take Orlando Health’s basic ECG course and complete the Rhythm Test within 60 days with a pass rate of at least 84%.
• Prior EKG or healthcare industry experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Prior EKG or healthcare industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and review patient information to determine baseline cardiac rhythm.
• Demonstrate competency in telemetry lead placement for accurate cardiac rhythm analysis.
• Analyze cardiac rhythms and record measurements, calculations, and interpretations in the patient record every six hours and as needed, following established protocols.
• Notify the Registered Nurse of cardiac rhythm or rhythm-component changes and follow the current escalation protocol.
• Notify the Registered Nurse when a patient is off the monitor and follow the current escalation protocol.
• Maintain current knowledge of the technical operation of the central monitoring station.
• Check and maintain high and low alarm settings for every telemetry patient each shift.
• Give and accept shift reports to provide current patient information.
• Work with assigned nursing personnel to coordinate initiation and discontinuation of telemetry.
• Identify and troubleshoot routine technical problems with the central monitoring system and initiate biomedical repairs as necessary.
• Advance current knowledge of cardiac rhythm analysis and interpretation.
• Protect patient confidentiality and sensitive data at all times.
• Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies and applicable standards.
• Maintain compliance with Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Student loan repayment
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free college education programs
• Retirement savings
• Paid paternity leave
• Fertility benefits
• Backup elder and childcare
• Pet insurance
• PTO and holidays
• Onsite Team Member Wellness Center with a fitness facility, tranquility space, and wellness activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED