Monitor Technician, Full-Time, Days

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• Observes cardiac monitors and reports any changes in cardiac rhythm per policy.
• Receives report from the previous shift and documents strips per policy.
• 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.
• Reports problems regarding poor transmission, etc. to the appropriate unit and personnel.
• Reports telemetry system failures to designated personnel and departments.
• Completes telemetry summary report per policy guidelines.
• Triages incoming phone calls, provides appropriate information in a calm and concise manner, and logs phone calls.
• Maintains adequate supplies and keeps the monitoring areas and equipment clean and organized.
• Participates in training and the continuous development of new staff.
• Attends educational programs, in-services, and meetings as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• No previous experience required; previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• 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 must be done within 30 days of hire.
• Arrhythmia competencies must be maintained on an annual basis if working in a monitor tech role.

Schedule

Day shift

Location

Richland Hospital, Central Monitoring Station