Telemetry Monitor Technician - Facility Resource Pool FT, Nights

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. Location: Greenville Memorial Hospital. Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

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.
• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Requirements

Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience: No previous experience required; previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Qualifications

• 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 of the arrhythmia exam must be completed within 30 days of hire.
• Arrhythmia competencies must be maintained on an annual basis if working in a monitor tech role.

Schedule

Night shift (United States of America)