Facility Profile

TGH is the area’s only level I trauma center and one of just two ABA-verified adult & pediatric burn centers in Florida. With five medical helicopters*, we transport critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. The hospital is home to one of the busiest solid organ transplant centers in the country. TGH is a nationally designated comprehensive stroke center, and has a 32-bed Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit. Other outstanding centers include cardiovascular, orthopedics, high-risk and normal obstetrics, urology, ENT, endocrinology, and the Children’s Medical Center, which features a nine-bed pediatric intensive care unit and pediatric kidney transplant services. As the region’s leading safety net hospital, Tampa General is committed to providing area residents with world-class and compassionate health care ranging from the simplest to the most complex medical services.

Tampa General Hospital was named the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report, 2020-2021, and recognized as one of America's Best Hospital's in five medical specialties: Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, Nephrology, and Orthopedics. Tampa General Hospital has been designated a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the highest recognition for nursing excellence, for the fourth consecutive time – an accomplishment that fewer than one percent of hospitals nationwide have earned. TGH is accredited by The Joint Commission and was awarded disease-specific certification in five medical specialties. TGH is also accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). *Air transport provided by Metro Aviation, Inc.

Department Profile

The Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Units include: complex medicine, joint replacement, orthopedics, observation, neuroscience, oncology, primary care, specialty surgery, nursing rehab units, acute care for the elderly (ACE), cardiac telemetry, cardiovascular telemetry, vascular, trauma, short stay and dialysis units. These units value the art and science of nursing and offer a high level of interaction with patients and families.

Job Summary

Under general supervision, follows established policies, procedures and professional guidelines. Responsible for monitoring and identifying basic normal cardiac rhythms, dysrhythmias and lethal arrhythmias; reporting these findings to the appropriate personnel, and rhythm documentation and labeling per TGH policy. Performs customer service, receptionist and clerical/ secretarial activities. Serves as a communication resource for patients, visitors, family, and health care team members with the ability to triage communication priorities. Answers the telephone and patient intercom system. Alerts nursing staff to patient and family concerns and other calls, orders supplies and stock items as required. Dual role responsibilities will not be performed at the same time, but will be able to flex between the roles based on organizational needs. Also responsible for performing job duties in accordance with mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital.

Required Skills

High school diploma or GED required. Successful completion of EKG certification program or previous experience as a Monitor Technician in an acute care hospital and successful completion of a competency assessment required. Ability to accurately interpret rhythm strips and recognize changes required. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of basic computer skills, medical terminology and communicates effectively both verbally and in writing required. Can be a licensed Paramedic in Florida.