Monitor Technician - FT

Medical University of South Carolina; Florence (SC); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Monitor Technician position at MUHA Florence involves continuous cardiac rhythm observation and timely reporting to nursing staff for escalation when indicated. The role requires understanding of age-specific patient needs and basic computer proficiency.

You will support the clinical team under RN supervision and perform other duties as assigned. Responsibilities emphasize accuracy in data interpretation, effective communication, and readiness to work a 36-hour week on an hourly pay scale,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must demonstrate communication/writing skills and basic computer skills.
• Must pass basic/dysrhythmia course.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient cardiac rhythms and report changes to nursing staff for escalation.
• Demonstrate knowledge of age-specific patient needs and interpret information accordingly.

Skills

Communication

Reading & Writing

EKG Basic

Education

High School Diploma

Basic Dysrhythmia Course

Basic EKG

Job description

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!

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