Monitor Tech

Description

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Monitor Tech? At Las Palmas Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

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 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 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.
  
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
  
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  
• Retirement readiness and rollover 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)
  

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Monitor Tech like you to be a part of our team.

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.4. 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:

REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS

•  BCLS Certified
•  Passing of EKG Exam within 6 months of employment

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

•  High school diploma or equivalent
•  Experience as a C.N.A or E.M.T

PREFERRED EDUCATION, LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

•  Preferred clinical and technical skills appropriate to job.
•  Rhythm recognition

This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).

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.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Monitor Tech opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. 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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