Monitor Technician - Centralized Telemetry

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join MUSC Health as a Monitor Technician - Centralized Telemetry, responsible for remotely monitoring patients' vital signs and ensuring safety through constant surveillance. This role requires detail-oriented individuals ready to support patient care in a dynamic healthcare environment, working in rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in healthcare with previous telemetry monitoring experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and cardiac pathophysiology preferred.
• Must complete competency test with passing score of 90%.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients’ vital signs remotely through telemetry systems.
• Identify and respond to any abnormalities to ensure patient safety.
• Work three 12-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Patient Monitoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent GED

Proof of successful completion of Dysrhythmia course

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

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Job Description Summary

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, The Monitor Technician performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes. We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Centralized Telemetry Monitor Technician to join our healthcare team. This position will be responsible for monitoring patients’ vital signs remotely through telemetry systems in a centralized monitoring station. The ideal candidate will ensure continuous surveillance of patient data, promptly identifying and responding to any abnormalities to ensure patient safety and timely intervention. The role requires working three 12-hour shifts, including occasional weekends and holidays.

Job Description Summary

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, The Monitor Technician performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes. We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Centralized Telemetry Monitor Technician to join our healthcare team. This position will be responsible for monitoring patients’ vital signs remotely through telemetry systems in a centralized monitoring station. The ideal candidate will ensure continuous surveillance of patient data, promptly identifying and responding to any abnormalities to ensure patient safety and timely intervention. The role requires working three 12-hour shifts, including occasional weekends and holidays.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000698 CHS - Telemetry (ART)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-19

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Job Description

Entity/Organization: MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center)

Hours per week: 36

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: 3 12 hr rotating shifts per week, including some weekends & holidays

Job Summary/Purpose: Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, The Monitor Technician performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes.

Minimum Training And Education

High school diploma or equivalent GED required. Monitor tech must complete a supervised orientation and competency test with passing score of 90% at end of orientation and annually thereafter. Proof of successful completion of Dysrhythmia course and EKG exam prior to completion of orientation required. Successfully pass a written and didactic examination at the completion of orientation and annually thereafter required. Minimum one (1) year of experience in healthcare with previous telemetry monitoring experience and/or equivalent education in telemetry monitoring and reading preferred. One (1) – two (2) years of ECG or related healthcare experience, knowledge of medical terminology and cardiac pathophysiology preferred.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Basic Life Support (BLS), either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider within first two weeks of employment required.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform “pinching” operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not 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 is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is 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. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) (Selected Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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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