Patient Monitor Tech

HCA Healthcare • Charleston, SC

18h

About The Position

As a Monitor Technician at HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital, you will assist nurses and physicians with unit support as assigned and supervised by a nurse. You will monitor and document cardiac rhythms, observe centrally monitored parameters, and communicate patient needs and significant changes to the appropriate caregiver. The position is offered as full-time day shifts, usually 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., or full-time night shifts, usually 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Both shifts require working at least one shift every other weekend.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of the employment start date.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Monitor Tech or Telemetry Tech experience is highly preferred.
• Specialty training, specifically in EKGs, is preferred.
• Prior experience in a healthcare or clinical setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe for changes in heart rate, rhythm, or other centrally monitored parameters and report significant events to the nurse or Charge Nurse.
• Admit and discharge patients from the monitoring system.
• Maintain accurate telemetry transmitter monitor log books.
• Manage the inventory of telemetry transmitter monitors.
• Assist nurses and physicians with unit support as assigned and supervised by a nurse.
• Monitor and document cardiac rhythms and communicate patient needs to the appropriate caregiver.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• A 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