Monitor Tech

ScionHealth; Hartsville (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center in Hartsville, SC seeks a Telemetry Monitor Technician to provide continuous surveillance of cardiac telemetry, identify significant rhythm changes, and support patient safety. The role requires attention to detail, effective communication with nursing staff, and EMR proficiency to document interpretations and maintain logs.

High School Diploma or GED is preferred; BCLS certification upon hire.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret cardiac rhythms accurately and promptly.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication with care teams.
• Proficiency with EMR systems and basic computer tasks.

Responsibilities

• Continuously observe and interpret cardiac rhythms from telemetry monitors.
• Record rhythm strips and notify nursing staff of changes.
• Maintain monitor station cleanliness and report equipment issues.
• Document rhythm interpretations and maintain accurate logbooks.
• Communicate clearly and promptly with unit nursing staff.

Skills

Rhythm interpretation

Attention to detail

Communication

EMR proficient

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Description

Join Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, a 116-bed community hospital located in Hartsville, SC, that has been recently honored with ScionHealth’s Platinum Award, eight consecutive “A” safety grades from Leapfrog, Top General Hospital honors from Leapfrog, and recognition as a Great Community Hospital by Becker's Hospital Review. The hospital delivers excellence across the continuum of services, and holds numerous accreditations and certifications in areas that include chest pain, stroke and heart failure, hip and knee replacement, sepsis, and more. Come grow your career at Carolina Pines, where innovation, safety, and community are core to everything we do.

Job Summary

Provides continuous surveillance of cardiac telemetry monitors to identify and report significant changes in cardiac rhythms. Supports patient safety and clinical communication in centralized monitoring environments.

Essential Functions

• Continuously observe and interpret cardiac rhythms from telemetry monitors.
• Record rhythm strips at designated intervals and notify nursing staff of changes.
• Maintain monitor station cleanliness and function; report equipment issues.
• Document rhythm interpretations and maintain accurate logbooks.
• Communicate clearly and promptly with unit nursing staff.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Ability to interpret dysrhythmias accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Able to multitask and respond calmly in emergencies.
• Proficient in EMR systems and basic computer functions.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent including education equivalent to completion of secondary school or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role. (Preferred)

Licenses/Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire or within facility-specified time frame (Required)

Experience

• Prior Experience not required