Monitor Tech - Telemetry Surveillance PT, Nights

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Monitor Tech observes cardiac monitors to identify abnormal heart rhythms under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role works in a centralized monitoring environment that monitors patients across multiple departments. The Monitor Tech observes cardiac monitors and reports rhythm changes according to policy, receives reports from the previous shift, and documents strips. The position also manages and distributes transmitter boxes, follows up on their timely return after telemetry monitoring ends, reports transmission problems and system failures, and completes telemetry summary reports. The role triages and logs incoming calls, maintains supplies and clean, organized monitoring areas and equipment, supports training and development of new staff, and attends required educational programs, in-services, and meetings. Other duties may be assigned. This is a non-management position reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. The position is part-time, night shift, at Greenville Memorial Hospital in Greenville, South Carolina.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
No previous experience required; previous experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
After hire, attend a formal arrhythmia training class and pass the Prisma Health Arrhythmia exam with a minimum passing score within two attempts and within 30 days of hire.
Maintain arrhythmia competencies annually while working in a monitor tech role.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Observe cardiac monitors and report cardiac rhythm changes according to policy.
Receive reports from the previous shift and document strips according to policy.
Manage and distribute transmitter boxes, and ensure they are returned to the surveillance center promptly after telemetry monitoring is discontinued.
Report poor transmission and related problems to the appropriate unit and personnel.
Report telemetry system failures to designated personnel and departments.
Complete telemetry summary reports according to policy guidelines.
Triage incoming phone calls, provide appropriate information calmly and concisely, and log calls.
Maintain adequate supplies and keep monitoring areas and equipment clean and organized.
Participate in training and the continuous development of new staff.
Attend educational programs, in-services, and meetings as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.