Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Monitor Tech you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida Putnam Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

HCA Florida Putnam Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• 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 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.
  
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
  
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  
• Retirement readiness and rollover 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)
  

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Monitor Tech where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Position Description:
The Monitor Tech, under the general direction of the Registered Nurse and Nurse Manager is responsible for monitoring the assigned central station EKG monitors for the unit population.

• Prints rhythm strip immediately if rhythm changes orpatient complains of chest pain or discomfort and notifies primary nurse.
• Ensures placement of patient on EG monitor.
• Immediately reports any change in rhythm or other pertinent observations to the charge nurse or assigned nurse.
• Works with assigned nursing personnel to coordinate initiation and/or discontinuation of cardiac monitoring.
• Charts patients' vital signs and ensures notification of the charge nurse and/or assigned nurse of any significant changes.
• Assesses quality of tracings o minimize artifact and other problems.
• Maintains/checks arrhythmia detection as well as the high and low limit alarm settings for each monitored patient.
• Ensures that the central monitoring station has adequate coverage at all times.
• Facilitates proper utilization of EKG Monitoring.
• Reports pertinent changes in patients' status to the Charge RN immediately of the notes change.
• Reports all abnormal findings to the assigned nurse or Charge RN immediately.
• Answers call lights and patient need requests without delay. Ensures CNA/primary nurse acknowledges patient needs.
• Identifies, sequesters and reports malfunctioning equipment to the Engineering Department immediately.
• Receives patient status report for area of responsibility from off-going staff members.
• Completes initial review of patient status noting patient's condition/responses within the first hour of the shift.
• Orients new personnel to the unit as delegated by the Charge RN/CCU Director.

Qualifications - External, Modified

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Completed a formal Monitor Technician program either at a vocational school or hospital based program.

• Successful completion of didactic and clinical based EKG examinations.Score of 90% or better on EKG Computer Based Instruction or other testing parameter as designated by the department Nurse Manager.

• Additional training in Cardiac Rhythm interpretations and the ability to recognize and report abnormal Cardiac Rhythms

Experience

Licensure,Certification, and/orRegistration:N/A

Other MinimumQualifications:

• Maintains and respects patient confidentiality.

• Must have excellent organizational skills, oral and written skills, the ability to work independently and make decisions and take initiative when needed.

• Needs strong clerical and computer skills.

• Must possess the ability to follow directions and work well under stress and juggle priorities.

• Must be able to handle delicate matters with discretion and to communicate with all levels of employees, physicians, patients and families.

• General knowledge of Nursing Unit operation.

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• must be self motivated

• ability to set priorities,

• performs well in stress and emergency situations,

• ensures accuracy & completeness of work performed,

• follows established procedures performing job functions,

• demonstrates a thorough knowledge of Unit Coordinator work practices,

• follows through with assignments and informs Director if unable to complete task,

• adheres to established hospital and department guidelines & protocols,

• supports hospital mission, vision and values.

• The Monitor Technician requires knowledge of Medical Terminology and familiarity with medical technology as it relates to nursing.

• The ability to retrieve data from the hospital's information system is required along with the communicate information in a written and auditory fashion.

This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).

HCA Florida Putnam Hospital is a 99-bed acute care facility serving North Central Florida. Our hospital is located in Palatka, Florida. We serve the residents of Putnam County and surrounding areas. We provide the latest technology with the assurance of highly trained and empathetic professionals. We have a 10-bed intensive care unit and a 24-hour emergency department. We have a cardiac catheterization laboratory and offer inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services. Our hospital offers a full complement of quality healthcare services while maintaining cost-effectiveness.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Monitor Tech opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.