Monitor Technician - Sarasota

Founded in 1967, Doctors Hospital of Sarasota is a 155-bed facility located in the heart of Sarasota County, Florida.   Doctors Hospital of Sarasota (DHoS) is part of the HCA North/West Florida Division of Hospitals, a comprehensive network of hospitals, outpatient surgery and diagnostic imaging facilities, and a complete continuum of specialized healthcare programs that meet the healthcare needs of residents and businesses in North, West and Central Florida & Georgia communities.  Our parent company, HCA, is the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services. 

HCA is dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues. We will provide you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization.

We offer you an excellent total compensation package, including competitive salary, excellent benefit package and growth opportunities. We believe in our team and your ability to do excellent work with us. Your benefits include 401k, PTO medical, dental, flex spending, life, disability, tuition reimbursement, employee discount program and an employee stock purchase program. We would love to talk to you about this fantastic opportunity.                    

The Monitor Tech monitors patients' EKG waveforms in a centralized monitoring station.  The position's tasks and responsibilities include:

• Interprets Rhythms and Arrhythmias.
• Reports all changes in heart rate/rhythm to appropriate nursing staff.
• Maintains Telemetry Supplies.
• Records patient condition utilizing computerized documentation systems. 
• Performs duties with full understanding of  related age specific factors.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Required  Job Qualifications Include:

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• BLS Healthcare Provider.
• Completion of Basic EKG/Arrhythmia course.  Demonstrated ability to interpret cardiac rhythms and arrhythmias.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• CMT/Cardiac Experience Preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a monitor tech in a hospital setting.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
• Ability to remain focused and  maintain concentration over extended period of time.Ability to quickly make decisions to report patient condition with minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.