Monitor Tech - Central Monitoring - Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Charleston, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Monitor Tech is responsible for measuring and monitoring EKG waveforms. They communicate information to nursing and clinicians in an effective and efficient manner utilizing hospital policy. The Monitor Tech is critical to contributing to patient safety and safe patient outcomes.

Requirements

• High School/GED (required)
• Successful completion of EKG/arrythmia exam (required by end of orientation)
• Ability to use Microsoft word and excel
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong verbal communication
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to remain calm in high-stress situations
• Strong listening skills
• Ability to prioritize effectively
• Ability to be proactive in a rapidly changing environment
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Effectively manages technology and interprets information
• Ability to troubleshoot technology
• EKG
• Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.
• Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.) 34-66%
• Stoop/Kneel 34-66%
• Bending 34-66%
• Sitting 67-100%
• Walking 34-66%
• Standing 34-66%
• Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
• Perform shift work
• Maneuver weight of patients
• Hear alarms/telephone
• Reach above shoulder
• Repetitive arm/hand movements
• Finger Dexterity
• Color Vision
• Acuity - far
• Acuity - near
• Depth perception
• Use of Latex products
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Prior EKG or telemetry experience (preferred)
• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Provides continuous cardiac monitor observation.
• Informs nurses of essential information regarding equipment, changes in cardiac rhythm, and patient updates.
• Compiles patient data and report on a shift by shift basis.
• Takes care of the monitoring equipment and notification of bio-medical when equipment needs to be replaced or taken out of service for repairs.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED