Monitor Tech - Women's Triage Unit

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Monitor Tech is responsible for the continuous monitoring, interpretation, communication, and documentation of cardiac rhythms and rhythm components. Location: Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies, Orlando, FL Department:Women's Trige Unit Type: Variable Full-time (36 hours) Shift: Nights Women's Trige Unit The function of Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies (WPHWB) Women’s Triage Unit is based on the primary care model principles. As a Level III Perinatal Center, the Women’s Triage Unit provides the full spectrum of care for the obstetrical and gynecological patient. Tele-medicine is used for Psychiatry consults and Stroke Alert management. All non-trauma emergent obstetrical ambulance patients will be received in Triage. All trauma patients will be sent to the Emergency Department at Orlando Regional Medical Center. Triage is the receiving unit for all transfers from another hospital unless otherwise decided by the attending physician and the leadership team. All transfers must be generated through the Orlando Regional Transfer Center in consultation with the Perinatology team. The Women's Triage Unit provides comprehensive care for the Obstetrical (OB) and Gynecological (GYN) outpatients. This is defined as patients evaluated by a physician within the previous 24-hours and sent with an established treatment plan. If at any time, the patient must be evaluated by a physician, the patient will be transferred to the Women’s Triage Unit. Top Reasons to Choose Orlando Health –Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies: Medical, Dental, Vison 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Paid Time Off (Up to 5 weeks to start) Life Insurance Extended Leave Plan (ELP) Family Care (child care, elder care, pet care) Paid Parental Leave Pet Insurance Car Insurance 100% PAID Tuition as well as tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt ALL Benefits Start Day One ORLANDO HEALTH WINNIE PALMER HOSPITAL FOR WOMEN AND BABIES Located on the downtown Orlando Health campus, Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies, part of the Orlando Health Women’s Institute, provides specialized care that covers all facets of women’s health, from comprehensive gynecological services and minimally invasive surgeries to general obstetrics and high-risk pregnancies and births. One of the nation’s largest-volume and most experienced obstetrical centers, we welcome nearly 14,000 babies each year. Our 350-bed hospital includes 142 neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) beds, one of the largest NICUs in the nation. Our hospital is nationally recognized for excellence, with Magnet® designation for high-quality nursing care from the American Nurses Credentialing Center since 2013, Level IV Maternal Levels of Care Verification from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and The Joint Commission, Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care from The Joint Commission, a national ranking in Neonatology from U.S. News & World Report, and Top Teaching Hospital honors from The Leapfrog Group. Orlando Health Winnie Palmer is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our dedicated team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve. Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent and:
Monitor Technician with prior related experience AND has passed an ECG competency assessment:
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.
Monitor technician without previous related experience:
Must take Orlando Health’s basic ECG course and complete the Rhythm Test within 60 days with a pass rate of 84% or higher
BLS/Health Care provider certification required

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

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vison
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Paid Time Off (Up to 5 weeks to start)
Life Insurance
Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
Family Care (child care, elder care, pet care)
Paid Parental Leave
Pet Insurance
Car Insurance
100% PAID Tuition as well as tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt
ALL Benefits Start Day One