Monitor Tech
HCA Florida Putnam Hospital, Palatka, FL, United States
Introduction
Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.
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 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.
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Job Summary and Qualifications
Under general supervision and according to established hospital and nursing department policies and procedures, performs a variety of duties including EKG monitoring and interpretation, compiling, transcribing, preparing and maintaining records in a specific nursing area or unit. Provides information and communication services to visitors and staff. Assists nursing staff in maintaining efficient operations on the unit.
Essential Functions
Accurately runs, documents and analyzes rhythm strips on all patients according to unit standards.
Document rhythm changes and places strip in chart notifying RN/Charge RN/LPN as appropriate. Ensures hand‑off at change of shift and previous breaks.
Responds immediately to all monitor alarms. Ensures RN/Charge RN/LPN is notified of any changes in patient rhythm, rate, signal interference, lead off, and need for assessment of patient.
Troubleshoot patient monitoring equipment and notifies biomedical engineering promptly of any unresolved equipment issues.
Contributes to a culture of patient‑centered care by ensuring a quiet healing environment.
Qualifications
High School Graduate or GED equivalent required.
Successful completion of an EKG course and exam.
Current BLS required on all nursing clinical units; BLS/BCLS issued by AHA or American Red Cross required.
Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills; ability to read and comprehend written instructions; ability to follow verbal instructions; PC skills; knowledge of indications and adverse reactions of cardiac IV medications.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.
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 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.
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Job Summary and Qualifications
Under general supervision and according to established hospital and nursing department policies and procedures, performs a variety of duties including EKG monitoring and interpretation, compiling, transcribing, preparing and maintaining records in a specific nursing area or unit. Provides information and communication services to visitors and staff. Assists nursing staff in maintaining efficient operations on the unit.
Essential Functions
Accurately runs, documents and analyzes rhythm strips on all patients according to unit standards.
Document rhythm changes and places strip in chart notifying RN/Charge RN/LPN as appropriate. Ensures hand‑off at change of shift and previous breaks.
Responds immediately to all monitor alarms. Ensures RN/Charge RN/LPN is notified of any changes in patient rhythm, rate, signal interference, lead off, and need for assessment of patient.
Troubleshoot patient monitoring equipment and notifies biomedical engineering promptly of any unresolved equipment issues.
Contributes to a culture of patient‑centered care by ensuring a quiet healing environment.
Qualifications
High School Graduate or GED equivalent required.
Successful completion of an EKG course and exam.
Current BLS required on all nursing clinical units; BLS/BCLS issued by AHA or American Red Cross required.
Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills; ability to read and comprehend written instructions; ability to follow verbal instructions; PC skills; knowledge of indications and adverse reactions of cardiac IV medications.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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