diff --git a/code/modules/research/designs/medical_designs.dm b/code/modules/research/designs/medical_designs.dm
index 7d33c3ed09f..bcc98287e24 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/designs/medical_designs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/designs/medical_designs.dm
@@ -1400,7 +1400,7 @@
 		Links to stasis beds, operating tables, and other machines that can hold patients \
 		such as cryo cells, sleepers, and more."
 	id = "vitals_monitor"
-	build_type = PROTOLATHE
+	build_type = PROTOLATHE | AWAY_LATHE
 	materials = list(
 		/datum/material/iron = SHEET_MATERIAL_AMOUNT * 4,
 		/datum/material/glass = SHEET_MATERIAL_AMOUNT * 2,