Monitor Tech PRN

HCA Healthcare • Sanford, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision and according to established hospital and nursing department policies and procedures, the Monitor Tech performs EKG monitoring and interpretation and compiles, transcribes, prepares, and maintains records in a specific nursing area or unit. The role provides information and communication services to visitors and staff and assists nursing staff in maintaining efficient unit operations.

The Monitor Tech accurately runs, documents, and analyzes rhythm strips; documents rhythm changes and places strips in patient charts; and promptly notifies nursing staff of relevant changes. The position responds immediately to monitor alarms, completes hand-offs at shift changes and before breaks, troubleshoots patient monitoring equipment, and promptly notifies biomedical engineering of unresolved equipment problems. The role also helps maintain a quiet healing environment and supports patient-centered care.

This PRN opportunity is with HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital, a 221-bed acute care hospital serving Seminole and West Volusia County. The hospital is a Level II Trauma Center and provides cardiovascular, orthopedic, spine, robotic surgery, rehabilitation, and imaging services.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Successful completion of an EKG course and exam.
• Current BLS is required on nursing clinical units; certification must be issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), or BCLS Instructor certification, must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• One year of experience.
• Critical-thinking, service-excellence, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and follow verbal instructions.
• PC skills.
• Knowledge of indications and adverse reactions of cardiac IV medications.

Responsibilities

• Accurately run, document, and analyze rhythm strips for all patients according to unit standards.
• Document rhythm changes, place the strip in the patient chart, and notify the RN, Charge RN, or LPN as appropriate.
• Ensure hand-off at shift changes and before breaks.
• Respond immediately to all monitor alarms.
• Notify the RN, Charge RN, or LPN of changes in patient rhythm or rate, signal interference, lead-off conditions, and the need for patient assessment.
• Troubleshoot patient monitoring equipment and promptly notify biomedical engineering of unresolved equipment issues.
• Contribute to a patient-centered culture by helping ensure a quiet healing environment.
• Provide information and communication services to visitors and staff and assist nursing staff in maintaining efficient unit operations.
• Compile, transcribe, prepare, and maintain records in the assigned nursing area or unit.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• 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, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and flexible spending accounts.
• Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED