Monitor Tech - Telemetry PRN, PT(Variable)

Prisma Health; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated individuals to join their telemetry surveillance team. In this vital role, you will monitor cardiac rhythms and ensure patient safety by observing and reporting any abnormalities. Your contributions will directly impact patient care and the overall efficiency of the healthcare system. This position offers the opportunity to grow within a supportive environment that values compassion and teamwork. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• No previous experience required; healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observes cardiac monitors and reports any changes in cardiac rhythm.
• Responsible for managing and distributing transmitter boxes.
• Completes telemetry summary report per policy guidelines.

Skills

Cardiac Monitoring

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Observes cardiac monitors to identify abnormal heart rhythms under the supervision of a registered nurse. Performs duties in a centralized monitoring environment that monitors patients across multiple departments.

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

• Observes cardiac monitors and reports any changes in cardiac rhythm per policy.

• Receives report from the previous shift and documents strips per policy.

• Responsible for the management and distribution of transmitter boxes. Ensures transmitter boxes are returned to the surveillance center in a timely manner after discontinuation of telemetry monitoring.

• Reports problems regarding poor transmission, etc. to the appropriate unit and personnel.Reports telemetry system failures to designated personnel and departments.

• Completes telemetry summary report per policy guidelines.

• Triages incoming phone calls, provides appropriate information in a calm and concise manner and logs phone calls.

• Maintains adequate supplies and keeps the monitoring areas and equipment clean and organized.

• Participates in training and the continuous development of new staff. Attends educational programs, in-services and meetings as required.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Experience - No previous experience required. Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

In Lieu Of

• NA

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• After hire, requires attendance of formal arrhythmia training class and successful completion of thePrisma HealthArrhythmia exam with a minimum passing score within 2 attempts.

• Successful completion of the arrhythmia exam must be completed within 30 days of hire.

• Arrhythmia competencies must be maintained on an annual basis if selected into a monitor tech role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• NA

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Location

Greenville Memorial Med Campus

Facility

1008 Greenville Memorial Hospital

Department

10086490 Telemetry Surveillance

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