Monitor Tech

Position Summary Department: DPH Centralized Telemetry Status: Variable Full-Time (Three 12-hour shifts with rotating weekends) Shift: Days | 6:45am - 7:15pm Title: Monitor Tech | Monitor Technician | Telemetry Tech Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips proudly holds recognition as a "Best Regional Hospital" by U.S. News & World Report and selected as one of the "Best Places to Work in Healthcare" by Modern Healthcare. We are an award-winning, full-service medical/surgical facility that has been serving the residents of southwest Orange County and Orlando's growing tourist population since 1985. With a highly qualified team of nurses, support staff and physician specialists, our 285-bed facility provides combined expertise and advanced technology in numerous areas of specialty, including diagnostic imaging, cardiovascular care, orthopedic care, surgical services and emergency medicine. In 2025, Dr. P. Phillips Hospital opened the onsite Team Member Wellness Center, designed to support employee health and well-being. The center features a state-of-the-art fitness facility, a dedicated tranquility space, and wellness activities - making it easy to recharge and get your workout in before or after your shift. "Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work" is not just something we say, it's our promise to you.TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE ORLANDO HEALTH - DR. P. PHILLIPS HOSPITALOnsite State-of-the-art gym and wellness center The center offers a state-of-the-art fitness facility, a dedicated tranquility space, and a variety of wellness activities-making it easy to recharge and get your workout in before or after your shift. Competitive Pay Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions. All Inclusive Benefits (start day one) Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, FREE college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees. Forbes Recognizes Orlando Health as a Best-In-State Employer Forbes has named Orlando Health as one of America's Best-In-State Employers for 2024. Employee-centric Dr. P. Phillips Hospital has been selected as one of the "Best Places to Work in Healthcare" by Modern Healthcare. Position Summary The Monitor Technician ensures early detection of cardiac arrhythmias or other rhythm abnormalities and promptly communicates changes in patient status to the healthcare team. This role requires strong attention to detail, accuracy in recognizing and reporting cardiac rhythms, and the ability to manage multiple patients' telemetry data simultaneously. 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 Qualifications Education/Training High school graduate or equivalent 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 Prior Monitor Tech / EKG experience preferred Knowledge of cardiac rhythms experience preferred but not required