Monitor Technician, Full-Time, Days

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Job Summary

Observes cardiac monitors to identify abnormal heart rhythms under the supervision of a registered nurse. Performs duties in a centralized monitoring environment that monitors patients across multiple departments.

Accountabilities

• ​Continually observes cardiac monitors and reports any changes in cardiac rhythm per policy. 50%

• Receives report from the previous shift and documents strips per policy. 5%

• Responsible for the management and distribution of transmitter boxes. Ensures transmitter boxes are returned to the surveillance center in a timely manner after discontinuation of telemetry monitoring. 10%

• Reports problems regarding poor transmission, etc. to the appropriate unit and personnel.  Reports telemetry system failures to designated personnel and departments. 10%

• Completes telemetry summary report per policy guidelines. 5%

• Triages incoming phone calls, provides appropriate information in a calm and concise manner and logs phone calls. 10%

• Maintains adequate supplies and keeps the monitoring areas and equipment clean and organized. 5%

• 5%

Minimum Qualifications

• Education - High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Experience - No previous experience required

• Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Other Required Skills/Experience

After hire, requires attendance of formal arrhythmia training class and successful completion of the Prisma Health Arrhythmia exam with a minimum passing score within 2 attempts. 

Successful completion of the arrhythmia exam must be completed within 30 days of hire.

Arrhythmia competencies must be maintained on an annual basis if selected into a monitor tech role.  

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Richland

Facility

1510 Richland Hospital

Department

15106549 Central Monitoring Station

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