Apprentice-Monitor Tech

Spartanburg Regional; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Spartanburg is seeking a Monitor Tech to monitor heart rates and rhythms. This role involves completing an apprenticeship program, performing secretary duties, and ensuring patient safety through constant monitoring. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and certifications in BLS and arrhythmia. Join our team to make a difference in patient care and support our healthcare mission.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent required.
• BLS and arrhythmia course certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Completes Monitor Tech apprenticeship program training.
• Maintains visual checks on monitors constantly.
• Reports life-threatening rhythms immediately.

Skills

English

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Graduate

Tools

BLS

arrhythmia course certificate

Job description

Job Requirements

Position Summary

Performs tasks related to monitoring heart rates and rhythms.

Minimum Requirements

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Experience

• 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

Preferred Education

N/A

Preferred Experience

N/A

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications

• N/A

Core Job Responsibilities

• Successfully completes Monitor Tech apprenticeship program training including:
• Hospital orientation
• Hospital-approved arrhythmia course – (3) 8-hour didactic learning sessions with arrhythmia educator(s), including review and testing on day 3
• BLS training course provided by SRHS
• One-on-one orientation with monitor tech for skills assessment and validation for at least (9) 12-hour shifts using orientation validation tools (OVT). Orientation on AM and/or PM shifts.
• EPIC training for monitor techs
• One-on-one nurse leader rounding sessions at 7 and 21 days to assess progress towards OVT goals
• Performs secretary duties such as phone skills, faxing, printing
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledgeable in use of and response to Code Alert
• Identifies areas for improvement and seeks ways to work on self-defined weaknesses
• Remains committed to unit, department, and division goals
• Attends continuing education classes offered at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System as assigned
• Reports risk management concerns to the appropriate person
• Adheres to proper chain of command
• Serves as an information resource for staff
• Maintains visual checks on monitors constantly until relieved by a qualified person
• Monitors are observed continuously; rhythm documentation occurs every 8 hours, including details like date, time, rate, rhythm, PR interval, QRS duration, and ST analysis
• Ensures alarms are always ON; reports mechanical issues and follows up
• Reports life-threatening rhythms or significant changes immediately; notifies RN of procedures like removal of epicardial wires, pacemaker interrogation
• Ensures individual telemetry units are cleaned after each use
• Admits and discharges patients from system promptly
• Properly disposes of completed flow sheets and patient records
• Maintains adequate monitoring equipment supplies
• Reviews rhythm strips and patient condition with nurses timely
• Maintains confidentiality per HIPAA
• Performs other duties as assigned