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Monitor Technician
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What they do
A Telemetry Technician operates EKG (electrocardiogram) equipment to monitor heart activity in a patient. Works closely with cardiologists to diagnose cardiovascular conditions and problems.
$40,752 / year median in Texas
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Monitor Technician today with St. David's Round Rock Medical Center.
- Job Summary and Qualifications
- 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•Job Requirements•Experience•+ •Previous experience as a Monitor Technician•preferred•On-the-job training in dysrhythmia interpretation with an 85% pass rate on exam within orientation period•Education•+ •High school graduate or GED equivalent•+ •1+ years of college•preferred•+ •Basic EKG course•preferred•Benefits•St.
- 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 (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)
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Note:
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._- St. David's Round Rock Medical Center (https://stdavids.com/location/st-davids-round-rock-medical-center) is a 200
- + bed
- acute-care facility located north of Austin, Texas. This comprehensive medical center features the
- only hybrid operating room in the county
- , a 24-hour emergency department with a
- Level II trauma center
- , and leading-edge cardiac care through the Heart Hospital of Austin at St.
- 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 Technician 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.