Monitor Tech, (Columbia County), FT Days

2610 Columbia County Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System's Columbia County Medical Center is seeking a Monitor Technician to support safe, timely patient care on the nights shift. You will observe telemetry, report rhythm changes promptly, and partner with nurses and physicians to ensure accurate documentation.

Successful candidates will have a High School diploma or GED, BLS certification, and prior acute care monitor experience. Strong communication, multitasking, and attention to detail are essential in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Previous monitor technician experience in acute care.
• BLS certification required on hire unless stated otherwise.
• Excellent communication with nursing staff and families.

Responsibilities

• Observe Telemetry Monitors and recognize rhythm changes.
• Report promptly to nursing staff and document strips.
• Maintain unit logs and ensure equipment is ready.
• Provide safe patient monitoring and collaborate with team.

Skills

English proficiency

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Stress management

Attention to detail

Medical terminology

Time management

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

EKG monitoring course

Monitor tech certification

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Job Summary: About the Facility Learn more about Columbia County Medical Center, including our teams, culture, and campus environment: Join Wellstar Health System at Columbia County Medical Center Hours: Full Time Nights, 36 Hours per week (3/12s)

The Monitor Technician functions under the direction of the Nurse Manager to facilitate safe, age appropriate and culturally aware patient care by observing cardiac monitors to ensure recognition of arrhythmias.

Cardiac monitor technicians are responsible for watching patients' heart rates and /or pulse oximetry and reporting important changes to the nursing staff; they often use equipment that tracks several patients simultaneously. They clean and maintain equipment and ensure batteries are charged and installed properly. Additional duties may include clerical and receptionist functions, retrieval of data, preparing and maintaining patient charts, verifying current telemetry orders in an accurate and timely manner, and serving as the pivotal communication source to the clinical staff.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Observes Telemetry Monitors
• Recognizes cardiac arrhythmias and reports promptly
• Records telemetry strips each shift and as changes or events are noted. Ensures 12 hour strips are printed and distributed to the units per policy
• Accurately interprets rhythms and measures intervals, able to identify age appropriate differences Excellence in Customer Service by partnering with health care team, patient and family
• Protects rights and dignity of patient at all times
• Maintains confidentiality
• Answers telephone and call lights promptly and notifies appropriate individual of need for follow-up
• Resolves unit monitoring concerns
• Present self in positive and professional manner and show sensitivity to concerns and needs of others Performs telemetry functions
• Accurately maintains required units dispensation records and monitor logs
• Ensures appropriate assignment of patient to telemetry unit and documentation of all equipment
• Prepares each telemetry unit for patient use; cleans each unit upon return
• Keeps necessary telemetry supplies available and organized
• Reports broken or defective equipment to immediately to Manager and Biomed Team Work & Communication
• Supports initiatives of the health care team
• Participates in unit performance improvement initiatives
• Supports professional nursing practice through evidenced-based practice and ethical accountability
• Provides unit supplies, patient care supplies, and equipment as assigned
• Uses effective written and oral communication skills with physicians and healthcare team
• Uses safety communication techniques
• Communicates completion of assignment/duties
• Gives concise report of all patients monitored and status of equipment to oncoming shift
• Communicates patient safety concerns/problems/ emergencies to the RN
• Notifies the appropriate nursing unit promptly of rhythm changes. Communicates need for immediate response, if indicated
• Uses positive and respectful communication with all members of healthcare team, patients and families. Safety and Infection Control
• Provides safe patient monitoring
• Follows all policies and procedures with regard to safety and emergency preparedness
• Cleans all equipment properly utilizing appropriate cleaning process per isolation guidelines
• Practice accountability Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct

Required Minimum Education

High School Diploma General or GED General

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor

Preferred Experience

Staff members with monitor tech experience are required to provide proof of participation in a EKG monitoring course such as Learn Rhythm or a comparable course.

Preferred or EMT, Paramedic, CNA, or Monitor tech certification.

Required Minimum Experience

Previous experience as monitor technician in an acute care setting.

Required Minimum Skills

• Ability to read, write and speak the English language
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate with health care providers to facilitate provision of patient care
• Ability to multi-task essential
• Ability to function in stressful and emergency situations essential
• Strong detail orientation required; Computer skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Personal time management skills

Join Us

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care.

Mission, Vision & Values

At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.

OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

OUR VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time.

OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice Culture of Excellence Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top‑notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.