Monitor Technician| Leesburg Hospital Telemetry | Full-time | Nights (3-12's shifts)

Job description

Overview
Location: UF Health Leesburg Hospital
600 East Dixie Ave Leesburg, Florida 34748
Schedule: 12hrs shift| 6:45pm - 7:15am | 36hrs. per week
Employment Type: Full-Time
Join UF Health and be part of a team committed to exceptional patient care, innovation, and community impact. We are currently seeking a passionate individual who is eager to make a difference in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Under the direction of the director and with the direct supervision of the Charge RN admits and discharges patients from the monitoring system; communicates cardiac rhythms to nursing when requested or when changes occur; prints and interprets rhythm strips, per policy. Rhythm strips are given to the Unit Secretary for filing. The monitor technician also maintains continuous monitoring for patients on cardiac telemetry; utilizing a high degree or critical thinking skills to both effectively and appropriately communicate, manage equipment, and alarm settings, per policy. Additional responsibilities include billing input for telemetry and/or other patient charges.
Responsibilities
• Demonstrates clinical care that is safe, best outcome practice with all Core Measures compliant.
• Documents care provision per departmental standards.
• Demonstrates compliance with all HCAHPS behaviors to allow patients and families to have an excellent hospital experience.
• Completes assigned work as scheduled in allotted time frame.
• Engages in departmental/hospital committees, PI projects, educational offerings to peers, mentoring/precepting of new team members.
• Attends Staff Meetings, completes all required competencies and mandatory education as assigned.
• Seeks training, educational, certification and enhancement in area focus/specialty.
• Demonstrates behavior standards that enhance positive interactions with physicians, peers, patients and family members.
• Completes other duties as requested/assigned.

Qualifications
Education
Required: High School Diploma/GED
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Required: BLS
Special Skills/Qualifications/Additional Training/Experience
Required: Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
Education
Required: High School Diploma/GED
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Required: BLS
Special Skills/Qualifications/Additional Training/Experience
Required: Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English