Monitor Technician - Centralized Telemetry

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Observe and examine the heart monitors of various patients and detecting and reporting on abnormalities and inconsistencies, such as irregular heartbeat or arrhythmia. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, The Monitor Technician performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Successful completion of EKG training/competency within 3 attempts in 3 months in position is required to remain in the position.
• At least 1 year in a .6 FTE or greater Monitor Technician I position at MUSC or 1 year of Monitor Technician/Telemetry work experience in a health care facility and successful completion of the EKG training/competency during the orientation period in order to remain in the Monitor Technician II position.
• Basic Life Support (BLS), either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider within first two weeks of employment required.

Responsibilities

• Observe and examine the heart monitors of various patients
• Detecting and reporting on abnormalities and inconsistencies, such as irregular heartbeat or arrhythmia
• Perform multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED