Monitor Technician | Telemetry | Night Shift - UF Health

Since the doors opened more than 59 years ago, UF Health Leesburg Hospital has continued to build upon its reputation as a leading medical center and the most comprehensive provider of health care services in the region. The hospital offers advanced cardiovascular care, including one of the largest open-heart programs in Florida. The American College of Cardiology has recognized UF Health Leesburg Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain by awarding a Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primacy PCI and Resuscitation — its highest and best level of accreditation. The hospital also offers world-class orthopedics, minimally invasive robotic surgery, life-saving emergency care, stroke treatment, labor & delivery, and so much more.   

What is great about working on this unit?

This department prides themselves with ownership of their team and patient experience.  The team works very well together to advocate for their patients and to provide safe and efficient care.  They are led by a Nurse Leader who is experienced as a cardiac nurse and nursing supervisor.  She engages the team by having fun competitions around their quality metrics.  Reward and recognition is also what makes the competitions fun!  She and the team are supported by a Nursing Director who has 40 years in healthcare and 19 years in Nursing Leadership. Don’t delay if you think that might be you!

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.

Education:

- High School Diploma/GED

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

- BLS

Special Skills/Qualifications/Additional Training/Experience Required:

- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English

-Ability to look at a multiple amount of cardiac monitors through out the shift and have the ability to concentrate and process information highly preferred