Monitor Technician - Telemetry - FT

Socket.dev; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

McLeod Health Florence, SC seeks a telemetry monitor professional to support nursing care, monitor EKG rhythms, document findings, and maintain monitoring equipment. The role includes remote monitoring and fall prevention duties in a compassionate environment.

Required is an EKG course and a High School Diploma or GED; 1 year of related experience may be considered in lieu of diploma. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Completion of an EKG course required.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred; in lieu, 1 year of related experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Supports nursing process through consent of cardiac rhythm monitoring.
• Monitor patient EKG rhythms and alert changes in rhythm.
• Document EKG rhythms in medical records or other records.
• Maintain monitoring equipment in good working condition.
• Monitor patients via remote monitoring.
• Redirect patients to prevent falls.
• Recognize lethal arrhythmias and respond appropriately.
• Demonstrates competency on Telemetry Unit per competency checklist.

Skills

EKG monitoring

Telemetry care

Education

High School Diploma/GED

1 year related experience

Tools

Telemetry equipment

Job description

Responsibilities:

1. Supports the nursing process through the consent of the cardiac rhythm of patients assigned to telemetry monitoring.
2. Monitor the patient’s EKG rhythms, alerting the Nurse to changes in cardiac rate of rhythm.
3. Document EKG rhythms for patients assigned on the medical record, or other records.
4. Maintain monitoring equipment in good working order.
5. Monitor patients via remote monitoring
6. Redirect patients to keep free from falls
7. Recognize lethal and life-threatening arrhythmias and respond appropriately.
8. Demonstrates competency in, but not limited to, the following on the Telemetry Unit (refer to McLeod Health Organizational Learning Competency Checklist):
   • Assigned Access Control Applications
   • Emergency Management
   • Environment
   • Safety
   • Infection Control/Precautions
   • Communication
   • Procedures
9. Provide an environment that demonstrates caring, compassion, and respect for all patients, families, and visitors.
10. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Completion of an EKG course required.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred. In lieu of high school diploma or GED, a minimum of 1 year of experience in a related field may be considered.

Requirements:

Degrees:

High School Diploma/GED

Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area. With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds, including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.

If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. We are an equal opportunity employer.