Monitor Technician

HCA Healthcare • Panama City, FL

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About The Position

The Telemetry Technician delivers high-quality, patient-centered care by closely observing patient electrocardiograph monitor output at a central monitoring station. The technician observes, interprets, and records cardiac telemetry tracings and alerts the designated nurse or care team member to changes in a patient’s condition. The role requires knowledge of dysrhythmia interpretation and effective communication with unit personnel and interdisciplinary team members.

The technician monitors patients continuously according to hospital policies and procedures; documents and reports telemetry data; prepares and analyzes rhythm strips; and promptly communicates changes or urgent concerns to caregivers. The technician also maintains telemetry equipment, monitoring-area supplies, unit logs, and shift handoff reports, and serves as a resource for staff caring for patients on remote telemetry.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• No experience required.
• No travel required.

Responsibilities

• Continuously observe cardiac telemetry monitors according to hospital policies and procedures.
• Interpret, document, and report data from telemetry monitor systems.
• Use appropriate leads for arrhythmia detection and assist with lead placement when interference is noted.
• Ensure heart rate and arrhythmia alarm limits are appropriate; adjust limits after validating parameters with the responsible nurse and provider order.
• Prepare, run, document, and analyze rhythm strips for patients according to unit standards.
• Notify the primary caregiver of changes in rhythm, rate, pulse oximetry, signal interference or loss, lead connection issues, and the need for patient assessment, as outlined by facility policy.
• Initiate appropriate emergency response codes immediately when life-threatening dysrhythmias occur.
• Answer telephone calls promptly, identify appropriately, and relay information accurately and professionally.
• Maintain an hourly log of each patient’s cardiac rate and rhythm, along with unit logs and other documentation systems as directed.
• Prepare shift handoff reports according to department procedure, including baseline rhythm and changes.
• Maintain telemetry equipment, including patient setup, cleaning and disinfecting units after use, clearing or merging memory, coordinating equipment maintenance, and tracking and inventorying units.
• Maintain supply inventory for the monitoring area.
• Act as a resource for staff with remote telemetry patients.

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.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 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

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