Monitor Technician - Centralized Telemetry

Medical University of South Carolina; Town of Charleston (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Monitor Technician to observe heart monitors, detect abnormalities, and report findings. You will work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse in a decentralized, patient-centered care setting.

Position details: 3 12-hour day shifts per week, some weekends and holidays; requires a high school diploma or GED, EKG competency, and BLS certification within two weeks of employment. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Successful completion of EKG training/competency within 3 attempts in 3 months.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within first two weeks.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report abnormalities on heart monitors.
• Support a decentralized, patient-centered approach under RN supervision.
• Adhere to safety and shift requirements, including weekends and holidays.

Skills

BLS certification

EKG training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description Summary

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

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-21

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

Job Description

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: 3 12-hour day 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:

Monitor Technician I

A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. Credentials: Successful completion of EKG training/competency within 3 attempts in 3 months in position is required to remain in the position.

Monitor Technician II

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

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 “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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