Monitor Technician - FT

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Monitor Technician to observe cardiac rhythms and promptly report changes to the nursing staff. The role requires basic EKG skills, effective communication, and the ability to work with diverse patient ages. Education needed: High School Diploma or GED.

EMT or acute care experience is preferred; completion of a basic dysrhythmia course is required. The position is hourly with standard 36 hours per week, and a focus on patient safety and timely

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED required.
• Must possess communication/writing skill.
• Basic EKG required.
• Must pass basic/dysrhythmia course.
• Basic computer skills.
• Reading/writing/spelling clearly.
• EMT and/or acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe patient cardiac rhythms and report changes to nursing staff.
• Demonstrate knowledge appropriate to the age of patients served.
• Perform other duties incidental to the work described herein.

Skills

Basic EKG

Communication writing skills

EMT or acute care experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description Summary

Come join our team!

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC003606 FLO - Telemetry (FMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-21

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Job Description

The Monitor Technician functions under the direction of the professional nurse. The monitor technician is responsible for cardiac monitor observation and reporting of cardiac rhythm changes to the nursing staff for further investigation when indicated. The Monitor technician will demonstrate knowledge appropriate to the age of the patients served. Demonstration of knowledge will include principles of growth and development and interpretation of information and data to identify the patient’s age-specific needs. Performs other duties incidental to the work described herein.

Additional Job Description

Education: High School Graduate or GED certificate

Must possess communication/writing skill, physical/emotion stamina

Basic EKG required.

Must possess the ability to read, write, and spell effectively.

Basic Computer skills.

Must pass basic/dysrhythmia course.

Experience: EMT and/or equivalent acute care, clinical experience preferred. MUSC will provide a basic dysrhythmia course, successful completion of this course is required.

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

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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