Monitor Technician - FT

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Monitor Technician to observe cardiac monitors, report rhythm changes to the nursing staff, and support patient care in a hospital setting. The role requires basic EKG knowledge and completion of a basic/dysrhythmia course, with emphasis on age-appropriate care and effective communication.

This position operates under the supervision of registered nurses and includes handling routine duties related to telemetry observation and patient monitoring

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read, write and spell effectively.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Must pass basic/dysrhythmia course.

Responsibilities

• Observe cardiac monitor and report rhythm changes to nursing staff for further investigation.
• Demonstrate knowledge appropriate to the age of the patients served, including growth and development considerations.
• Perform other duties incidental to the work described herein.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Dysrhythmia knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Basic EKG knowledge

Job description

Job Description Summary

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 Work Shift

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.

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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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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