Monitor Technician

The Medical University of South Carolina

Pyy rate type: hourly; pyy grade: health-21; sched...
Continuous monitoring of cardiac arrhythmias
Accurate interpretation of ekg rhythms
Documentation of rhythm strips per unit specs
This position requires continuously monitoring telemetry patients for cardiac arrhythmia and promptly notifying nursing staff of any changes

Job Summary

  • This position requires continuously monitoring telemetry patients for cardiac arrhythmia and promptly notifying nursing staff of any changes.
  • The role involves accurately measuring, interpreting, and documenting cardiac rhythms while entering patient data into the computer system.
  • Candidates must be able to stand up to twelve hours, lift up to 35 pounds, and handle unpredictable emergency situations in a hospital environment.

Matching Summary

This position requires continuously monitoring telemetry patients for cardiac arrhythmia and promptly notifying nursing staff of any changes.

Salary

Pay Rate Type: Hourly; Pay Grade: Health-21; Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Continuous monitoring of cardiac arrhythmias
  • Accurate interpretation of EKG rhythms
  • Documentation of rhythm strips per unit specs
  • Communication of rhythm data to providers
  • Handling emergency or crisis situations

Nice-to-have

  • Previous experience as a monitor technician
  • Working with energetic enthusiastic individuals
  • Ability to handle diverse cultural backgrounds

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • EKG technician certification or telemetry program completion
  • Patient Care Technician with EKG certification OR 1 year experience
  • Completion of basic arrhythmia training within 6 months if no prior experience

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