HCA Healthcare
Monitor Tech
Join the Las Palmas Medical Center family! We are looking for an enthusiastic Monitor Tech to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues. 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. Qualifications: Basic Cardiac Life Support 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 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 and 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, a leading healthcare provider for El Paso and the surrounding region that is part of HCA Healthcare.
Join the Las Palmas Medical Center family! We are looking for an enthusiastic Monitor Tech to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues. 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. Qualifications: Basic Cardiac Life Support 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 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 and 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, a leading healthcare provider for El Paso and the surrounding region that is part of HCA Healthcare.