Monitor Technician

Medical University of South Carolina • Columbia, SC

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Passed the on-line course modules, phlebotomy training and skills validation for basic and advanced skills with an 80% passing rate or higher. Successful completion of the EKG/telemetry course and/or competency demonstration. Demonstration of telemetry competency requires the achievement on the telemetry course final exam of an overall 90% and 100% on lethal rhythms and annual review. Observe and examine the heart monitors of various patients and detecting and reporting on abnormalities and inconsistencies, such as irregular heartbeat or arrhythmia.

Requirements

• At least 1 year in a .6fte or greater Monitor Technician I position at MUSC or 1 year of Monitor Technician/Telemetry work experience in a health care facility and succeful completion of the EKG training/competency during the orientation period in order to remain in the Monitor Technician II position.
• Basic Life Support required within 2 weeks of hire. Thereafter, must maintain.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Observe and examine the heart monitors of various patients
• Detect and report on abnormalities and inconsistencies, such as irregular heartbeat or arrhythmia

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed