Monitor Technician - Telemetry - FT

McLeod Health; South Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

McLeod Health is seeking a Telemetry Monitoring Technician to support the nursing process by observing cardiac rhythms and ensuring timely response to changes in patient status on the telemetry unit. You will monitor EKG rhythms, document findings, and maintain equipment in good working order while redirecting patients to prevent falls and promote safe, compassionate care.

Responsibilities include recognizing lethal arrhythmias, communicating clearly with nursing staff, and completing competency

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supports the nursing process through the consent of the cardiac rhythm of patients assigned to telemetry monitoring.
• Monitor the patient’s EKG rhythms, alerting the Nurse to changes in cardiac rate of rhythm.
• Document EKG rhythms for patients assigned on the medical record, or other records.
• Maintain monitoring equipment in good working order.
• Monitor patients via remote monitoring
• Redirect patients to keep free from falls
• Recognize lethal and life-threatening arrhythmias and respond appropriately.
• 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, Provide an environment that demonstrates caring, compassion, and respect for all patients, families, and visitors, Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

EKG rhythm monitoring

Documentation accuracy

Patient safety

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Telemetry equipment

Job description

Job Description

• Supports the nursing process through the consent of the cardiac rhythm of patients assigned to telemetry monitoring.
• Monitor the patient’s EKG rhythms, alerting the Nurse to changes in cardiac rate of rhythm.
• Document EKG rhythms for patients assigned on the medical record, or other records.
• Redirect patients to keep free from falls
• Recognize lethal and life‑threatening arrhythmias and respond appropriately.
• 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
• Safety
• Infection Control/Precautions
• Communication
• Procedures
• Provide an environment that demonstrates caring, compassion, and respect for all patients, families, and visitors.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Supports the nursing process through the consent of the cardiac rhythm of patients assigned to telemetry monitoring.
• Monitor the patient’s EKG rhythms, alerting the Nurse to changes in cardiac rate of rhythm.
• Document EKG rhythms for patients assigned on the medical record, or other records.
• Maintain monitoring equipment in good working order.
• Monitor patients via remote monitoring
• Redirect patients to keep free from falls
• Recognize lethal and life‑threatening arrhythmias and respond appropriately.
• 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
• Provide an environment that demonstrates caring, compassion, and respect for all patients, families, and visitors.
• 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.

Degrees

High School Diploma/GED

About Us

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.

About The Team

We are an equal opportunity employer.