Monitor Technician

C018 MUSC Community Physicians (MCP); United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Certification incentive program

Employee referral program

Job summary

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) is seeking a Monitor Technician to observe and interpret heart monitor readings for multiple patients, reporting irregularities and ensuring timely communication with care teams. The role is a regular, hourly position designed to support inpatient telemetry services across the rural health network.

Requirements include at least 1 year of monitor technician experience or telemetry work, EKG training/competency, and BLS certification within two weeks of hire.

Qualifications

• 1 year of Monitor Technician I experience at MUSC or 1 year of Monitor Technician/Telemetry work in a health care facility and successful completion of the EKG training/competency during orientation to remain in the Monitor Technician II position.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 2 weeks of hire and maintained thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Observe and interpret multiple patient heart monitors to detect abnormalities and irregularities.
• Document and report findings promptly to the care team and escalate issues as needed.

Skills

Telemetry

EKG training

Monitor Technician experience

Job description

Job Description Summary MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) is an entity within the Medical University of South Carolina that provides healthcare to patients within the rural health network throughout the state of South Carolina.

The Monitor Technician will Observe and examine the heart monitors of various patients and detecting and reporting on abnormalities and inconsistencies, such as irregular heartbeat or arrhythmia.

Entity MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC001877 MCP - Columbia Heart Laurel St Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-21 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description THe Monitor Technician will Observe and examine the heart monitors of various patients and detecting and reporting on abnormalities and inconsistencies, such as irregular heartbeat or arrhythmia.

Minimum Education and Experience

Minimum Requirements: At least 1 year in a .6fte or greater Monitor Technician I position at MUSC or 1 year of Monitor Technician/Telemetry work experience in a health care facility and succesful completion of the EKG training/competency during the orientation period in order to remain in the Monitor Technician II position.

Credentials

Basic Life Support required within 2 weeks of hire. Thereafter, must maintain. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Additional Job Description Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan
• Paid time off and extended sick leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Disability insurance plan options
• Continuous professional and clinical training
• Competitive pay
• Annual Merit Increase
• Wellbeing resources
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee perks and discounts
• Employee referral program
• Flexible schedule options
• Certification incentive program

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions while standing and sitting.
• Ability to perform job functions while walking and climb stairs.
• Ability to work from elevated areas.
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces.
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions.
• Ability to bend and twist at the waist.
• Ability to squat and perform job functions.
• Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands.
• Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands.
• Ability to reach overhead.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders.
• Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination.
• Ability to reach in all directions.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted.
• Ability to lift from 36\" to overhead 25 lbs.
• Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force.
• Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force.
• For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker.
• 20 lbs. of force are needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet.
• 25 lbs. of force are required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand.
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes.
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance.
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors.
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception.
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction.
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements.
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment.
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions.
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function.
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required.

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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