Monitor Tech - Central Telemetry - Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital - PRN at Roper St. Francis [...]

Comunidade Metodista; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is seeking a Monitor Tech to continuously observe cardiac monitors and quickly communicate changes in rhythm or patient status to nursing staff. You will compile shift-based patient data and report findings while ensuring equipment reliability and coordination for repairs.

The role requires High School/GED, basic Excel/Word skills, and preferably EPIC EHR familiarity. A calm, team-oriented approach is essential in this high-stress clinical environment.

Qualifications

• High School/GED is required.
• Prior EKG or telemetry experience is preferred.
• Successful completion of EKG/arrhythmia exam is required by end of orientation.
• EPIC Electronic Health Record experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides continuous cardiac monitor observation.
• Informs nurses of essential information regarding equipment, rhythm changes and patient updates.
• Compiles patient data and reports on a shift-by-shift basis.
• Tends to monitoring equipment and coordinates with biomed when maintenance or repairs are needed.

Skills

EKG

Multi-tasking

Verbal communication

Customer service

Calm under pressure

Active listening

Prioritization

Problem solving

Technology interpretation

Troubleshooting

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

EPIC EHR

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare!

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Monitor Tech is responsible for measuring and monitoring EKG waveforms. They communicate information to nursing and clinicians in an effective and efficient manner utilizing hospital policy. The Monitor Tech is critical to contributing to patient safety and safe patient outcomes.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides continuous cardiac monitor observation.
• Informs nurses of essential information regarding equipment, changes in cardiac rhythm, and patient updates.
• Compiles patient data and report on a shift by shift basis.
• Takes care of the monitoring equipment and notification of bio-medical when equipment needs to be replaced or taken out of service for repairs.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

None

Education

High School/GED (required)

Work Experience

Prior EKG or telemetry experience (preferred)

Training

Successful completion of EKG/arrythmia exam (required by end of orientation)

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)

Skills

• Ability to use Microsoft word and excel
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong verbal communication
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to remain calm in high-stress situations
• Strong listening skills
• Ability to prioritize effectively
• Ability to be proactive in a rapidly changing environment
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Effectively manages technology and interprets information
• Ability to troubleshoot technology
• EKG

As a Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being-personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]