Monitor Technician

HCA Healthcare • Round Rock, TX

35d

About The Position

As a Monitor Technician, you will maintain close observation of the electrocardiograph patterns of patients. You will observe and interpret cardiac telemetry tracings at a central monitoring station, and record rhythm data at regular intervals. You will also perform a variety of clerical duties.

you will perform monitoring of patients who have cardiac telemetry ordered
You will constantly observe and monitor patients to detect changes in cardiac rhythms
You will obtain a rhythm strip and correctly label it with patient information
You will inform the primary nurse of any changes in rhythms or significant changes in rate, as well as any life threatening dysrhythmias
You will maintain records of each patient's cardiac rate and rhythm
You will prepare equipment and maintain floor stock for patients

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• On-the-job training in dysrhythmia interpretation with an 85% pass rate on exam within orientation period

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a Monitor Technician
• 1+ years of college
• Basic EKG course

Responsibilities

• maintain close observation of the electrocardiograph patterns of patients
• observe and interpret cardiac telemetry tracings at a central monitoring station
• record rhythm data at regular intervals
• perform a variety of clerical duties
• perform monitoring of patients who have cardiac telemetry ordered
• constantly observe and monitor patients to detect changes in cardiac rhythms
• obtain a rhythm strip and correctly label it with patient information
• inform the primary nurse of any changes in rhythms or significant changes in rate, as well as any life threatening dysrhythmias
• maintain records of each patient's cardiac rate and rhythm
• prepare equipment and maintain floor stock for patients

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees