Responsible for the continuous monitoring, interpretation, and documentation of cardiac rhythms and rhythm components. The role involves notifying nursing staff of rhythm changes and maintaining the technical operation of the central monitoring station.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and BLS/Health Care provider certification. Candidates must pass an ECG competency assessment with a grade of 84% or higher.
high schoolprofessional certificateCommunication SkillsPatient MonitoringClinical DocumentationPatient ConfidentialityTechnical TroubleshootingCardiac Rhythm AnalysisECG InterpretationTelemetry Lead Placement
Job description
Position Summary
ORLANDO HEALTH – HEALTH CENTRAL HOSPITAL Located in Ocoee, Florida, Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital is a 252-bed comprehensive medical and surgical acute-care facility that has been serving the residents of west Orange County for more than 70 years.
Services range from 24/7 emergency care to cardiovascular and stroke care, neurosciences, oncology, orthopedics, minimally invasive robotic surgery and more.
Our hospital has accreditations and designations in many specialty services, including bariatric surgery, spine surgery, stroke, and hip and knee joint replacement.
We also have earned 2024-25 High Performing Hospital ratings in five areas – COPD, diabetes, heart attack, heart failure and hip replacement – from U.S.
News & World Report, and 2024 Top Teaching Hospital recognition from The Leapfrog Group.
Orlando Health – Health Central is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico.
Collectively, our team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve.
Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life.
We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.
Position 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. Other Related Functions
Safeguards electronic Equipment, keeping liquids away from computers, telemetry monitors, and phones.
Maintains physical environment conducive to continuous telemetry monitoring, including but not limited to noise reduction and minimal foot traffic.
Answers the telephone promptly and courteously, identifying self and responding to requests.
Supports new ideas and promotes positive change. Remains calm and helpful during stressful situations.
Attends staff meetings and meets all mandatory education requirements.
Demonstrates commitment to service, organizational values, and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.
Enthusiastically supports and participates in planned changes.
Participates in performance improvement activities as assigned
Consistently utilizes time and resources effectively and efficiently
Other duties as assigned.
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.
