Monitor Tech

Position Summary Site: FMCOH Wiregrass Ranch Hospital Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida Position: Monitor Tech Department: Centralized Telemetry Shift: Pool/PRN Elevating Healthcare in Wesley Chapel and West Florida, Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health Wiregrass Ranch Hospital is poised to revolutionize healthcare in Wesley Chapel and the broader West Florida region. This five-story, state-of-the-art multi-specialty hospital spans 380,000 square feet, purpose-built to serve one of Florida’s fastest-growing communities with exceptional, outcomes-focused care. Designed for Excellence: Opening with 102 beds, expandable to 300 beds at full build-out 9 advanced operating rooms, including a hybrid OR with real-time imaging capabilities Comprehensive services in cardiology, neurology, oncology, surgery, and more From life-saving procedures to advanced diagnostics, this facility is engineered to meet the evolving needs of our community with precision and compassion. Job Summary Monitor Tech is responsible for the continuous monitoring, interpretation, communication, and documentation of cardiac rhythms and rhythm components. Responsibilities Essential Functions • Monitors and reviews patient information to determine baseline cardiac rhythm. • Demonstrates competency in telemetry lead placement for accurate cardiac rhythm analysis. • Analyzes cardiac rhythm and records measurements, calculations, and interpretation of patient record in accordance every 6 hours and PRN with established protocols. • Notifies Registered Nurse of cardiac rhythm or rhythm component changes and follows current escalation protocol. • Notifies Registered Nurse if patient off monitor and follows current escalation protocol. • Maintains current knowledge of the technical operation of the central monitoring station. • Maintains/checks high and low alarm settings on every telemetry patient each shift. • Gives/accepts shift reports to provide current patient information. • Works with assigned nursing personnel to coordinate initiation and discontinuation of telemetry. • Identifies and troubleshoots routine technical problems with the central monitoring system and initiates biomedical repairs as necessary. • Advances own current knowledge of cardiac rhythm analysis and interpretation. • Protects patient confidentiality and sensitive data at all times. • Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. • Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Qualifications Education/Training High school graduate or equivalent and: Monitor Technician with prior related experience AND has passed an ECG competency assessment: • Must pass Rhythm Test with grade of 84% or higher. If grade is below 84%, individual must take Orlando Health’s basic ECG course and pass the exam within 60 days. Monitor technician without previous related experience: • Must take Orlando Health’s basic ECG course and complete the Rhythm Test within 60 days with a pass rate of 84% or higher. Licensure/Certification BLS/Health Care provider certification required. Experience None. Essential Functions • Monitors and reviews patient information to determine baseline cardiac rhythm. • Demonstrates competency in telemetry lead placement for accurate cardiac rhythm analysis. • Analyzes cardiac rhythm and records measurements, calculations, and interpretation of patient record in accordance every 6 hours and PRN with established protocols. • Notifies Registered Nurse of cardiac rhythm or rhythm component changes and follows current escalation protocol. • Notifies Registered Nurse if patient off monitor and follows current escalation protocol. • Maintains current knowledge of the technical operation of the central monitoring station. • Maintains/checks high and low alarm settings on every telemetry patient each shift. • Gives/accepts shift reports to provide current patient information. • Works with assigned nursing personnel to coordinate initiation and discontinuation of telemetry. • Identifies and troubleshoots routine technical problems with the central monitoring system and initiates biomedical repairs as necessary. • Advances own current knowledge of cardiac rhythm analysis and interpretation. • Protects patient confidentiality and sensitive data at all times. • Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. • Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Education/Training High school graduate or equivalent and: Monitor Technician with prior related experience AND has passed an ECG competency assessment: • Must pass Rhythm Test with grade of 84% or higher. If grade is below 84%, individual must take Orlando Health’s basic ECG course and pass the exam within 60 days. Monitor technician without previous related experience: • Must take Orlando Health’s basic ECG course and complete the Rhythm Test within 60 days with a pass rate of 84% or higher. Licensure/Certification BLS/Health Care provider certification required. Experience None.