Monitor Tech

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Monitor Tech with Las Palmas Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back! Job Summary and Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY

The Critical Care Tech provides basic patient care under the direction of the RN/LVN in accordance with the philosophy, goals, objectives , and policies and procedures of Las Palmas Medical Center . As the Monitor Technician, will also be responsible for monitoring the Sepsis Prevention and Optimization of Therapy (SPOT) application. SPOT requires continuous observation and real time feedback to RNs requiring possible sepsis intervention.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Demonstrates knowledge and application of intermediate patient care, to include vital signs, cardiac monitoring and basic EKG . Participates in the unit based Quality Improvement process. Practices, endorses and provides customer service skills to patients, visitors, physicians and staff. Demonstrates knowledge and respect of patient's right to privacy and protection of patient's confidentiality. Plans, organizes and communicates changes in patient's heart rate and rhythm to the Registered Nurse. Monitors and documents EKG heart rate and rhythm for every monitored patient every 4 hours. Troubleshoots patient monitoring equipment and notifies biomedical engineering promptly of any unresolved equipment issues . Responds immediately to Sepsis Prevention and Optimization of Therapy alerts with accurate tier placement and notification to RN. Responds immediately to Sepsis Prevention and Optimization of Therapy alerts with accurate tier placement and notification to RN.

What qualifications you will need:

Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date Benefits Las Palmas Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence Savings and retirement resources , including 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 Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts Learn more about

Employee Benefits Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Las Palmas Medical Center is a 300+ bed full-service hospital in El Paso. It is home to the region's only kidney transplant center . The facility offers a range of services including emergency care with a Level III trauma center , cardiac care, women's services, pediatric care and NICU, cancer care, and more. Las Palmas Medical Center is part of Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare. We are a leading healthcare provider for El Paso and the surrounding region that is part of HCA Healthcare. 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. "There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Monitor Tech opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care! 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.