Monitor Technician - FT

MUSC Health; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina, operating under MUHA, seeks a Monitor Technician to observe and report cardiac rhythms under nurse supervision. Role requires basic EKG knowledge and capability to read and document accurately.

Candidate must have a high school diploma or GED, strong communication skills, and the stamina to handle the demands of telemetry work in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Graduate or GED certificate.
• Must possess communication/writing skill and stamina.
• Basic EKG required and ability to read/write effectively.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cardiac rhythms and report changes to nursing staff.
• Demonstrate knowledge appropriate to patient age and growth.
• Perform other duties incidental to the work described herein.

Skills

Communication/writing

Basic EKG

Reading and interpreting rhythms

Stamina and resilience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer skills

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.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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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