Monitor Technician I

Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals, and Lexington Medical Center—a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare and the first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for nursing excellence, Lexington Health delivers over 4,000 babies and performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually. It is the region’s third-largest employer and includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state’s first HeartCARE Center, and specialized facilities for skilled nursing and Alzheimer’s care. Postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine, transitional year residencies, and an informatics fellowship.

About the role

Directly monitor patient cardiac rhythm and oxygen saturation via a remote monitoring system. Enter patient data into the monitoring system, respond to alarms, identify changes in patient status, and report to the appropriate RN in a timely manner. Serve as a preceptor for other Monitor Tech I staff and assist in problem-solving and critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively to foster positive relationships with employees, patients, families, visitors, and medical staff.
• Accept supervision, chain of command, and constructive criticism.
• Promote teamwork by responding to requests cooperatively, speaking respectfully, and offering assistance without being asked.
• Resolve conflicts calmly, listen carefully, and acknowledge others’ perspectives.
• Exhibit professional telephone courtesy, including prompt and polite responses.
• Maintain confidentiality by discouraging gossip and using discretion with sensitive information.
• Assist in providing quality patient care by monitoring clinical data, entering orders, and troubleshooting the monitoring system.
• Demonstrate competence in recognizing cardiac rhythms and changes in patient status, taking appropriate action.
• Provide rhythm strips for patient charts, upload them into records, and document required information (interpretation, heart rate, PQRS measurements, O₂ saturation).
• Uphold Lexington Medical Center’s values, behaviors, and philosophies.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships within the monitor tech department and clinical care teams.
• Stay informed about unit and organizational initiatives by attending or reviewing meeting minutes.
• Adhere to LMC’s Code of Conduct and respect the Patient Bill of Rights.
• Maintain a professional appearance and accept work assignments readily.
• Participate in performance improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Assist with the orientation of new monitor techs and ensure efficient use of supplies and equipment.
• Prioritize workload to meet patient and unit needs effectively.
• Use clear and concise communication (electronic, verbal, written, and interpersonal) to ensure understanding.
• Keep leaders informed of reports, activities, and urgent results.
• Meet all Human Resources requirements, including yearly safety training and mandatory classes.
• Complete employee health workups and report to work on time as scheduled.
• Successfully pass the annual Basic Arrhythmia exam.
• Perform all other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent.
• Required Training: Successful completion of an outside basic arrhythmia class or LMC’s Basic Arrhythmia Course within the new hire probationary period. Candidates with Monitor Tech experience who pass LMC’s Basic Arrhythmia exam may meet this requirement.

Benefits

• Day ONE medical, dental, and life insurance benefits.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• 403(b) match plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6% from day one.
• Employer-paid life insurance equal to 1x salary; optional supplemental life insurance up to 3x salary at low cost.
• Adoption assistance.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness.