Apprentice-Monitor Tech

Spartanburg Regional; South Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Monitor Technician to join their dynamic team. This role involves crucial responsibilities such as monitoring heart rates and rhythms, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining confidentiality. As part of the apprenticeship program, you will gain valuable skills through comprehensive training, including hospital orientation and arrhythmia courses. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to continuous learning. This opportunity not only allows you to contribute significantly to patient care but also to grow professionally in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of Monitor Tech apprenticeship program training.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Monitor heart rates and rhythms, ensuring alarms are active.
• Perform secretary duties and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Report life-threatening rhythms immediately to RN.

Skills

Fluent in English

Basic Computer Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Job Requirements

Position Summary

Performs tasks related to the monitoring of heart rates and rhythms.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently

License/Registration/Certifications (acquired during apprenticeship program)

• BLS
• Certificate for successful completion of the arrhythmia course

Preferred Requirements

• N/A

Core Job Responsibilities

• Complete Monitor Tech apprenticeship program training, including hospital orientation, arrhythmia course, and EPIC training
• Perform skills assessment and validation during orientation shifts
• Attend nurse leader rounding sessions to assess progress
• Perform secretary duties, including phone skills, faxing, and printing
• Maintain basic computer skills and respond to Code Alert appropriately
• Identify areas for improvement and seek self-development
• Participate in continuing education as assigned
• Report risk management concerns and adhere to chain of command
• Serve as an information resource for staff
• Maintain continuous visual checks on monitors and document rhythms regularly
• Ensure alarms are always active and report mechanical issues
• Report life-threatening rhythms immediately and notify RN of procedural changes
• Clean individual telemetry units after each use
• Admit and discharge patients promptly from the system
• Properly dispose of completed flow sheets and patient records
• Maintain adequate monitoring equipment supplies
• Review rhythm strips and patient condition with nurses timely
• Maintain patient confidentiality per HIPAA
• Perform other duties as assigned