Monitor Technician

HCA Healthcare • Round Rock, TX

5d

About The Position

The Monitor Technician maintains close observation of patients’ electrocardiograph patterns at a central monitoring station. The role includes observing and interpreting cardiac telemetry tracings, recording rhythm data at regular intervals, and performing clerical duties. The technician monitors patients with cardiac telemetry orders and communicates rhythm changes and significant rate changes to the primary nurse, including life-threatening dysrhythmias. The position also involves maintaining patient rhythm records and preparing equipment and floor stock.

Requirements

• Complete on-the-job training in dysrhythmia interpretation and pass the exam with at least 85% during the orientation period.
• High school graduate or GED equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a Monitor Technician.
• One or more years of college.
• Basic EKG course.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients who have cardiac telemetry ordered.
• Continuously observe patients to detect changes in cardiac rhythms.
• Obtain rhythm strips and label them with the correct patient information.
• Inform the primary nurse of rhythm changes, significant rate changes, and life-threatening dysrhythmias.
• Maintain records of each patient’s cardiac rate and rhythm.
• Prepare equipment and maintain floor stock for patients.
• Perform clerical duties.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
• Free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and dependent scholarships.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

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