Monitor Technician

Cardiac Monitor TechnicianInspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.Observes cardiac monitors to identify abnormal heart rhythms under the supervision of a registered nurse. Performs duties in a centralized monitoring environment that monitors patients across multiple departments.AccountabilitiesContinually observes cardiac monitors and reports any changes in cardiac rhythm to the appropriate RN. - 50%Receives report from the previous shift and documents strips per policy. - 5%Responsible for the management and distribution of transmitter boxes. Ensures transmitter boxes are returned to the surveillance center in a timely manner after discontinuation of telemetry monitoring. - 5%Reports problems regarding poor transmission, etc. to the appropriate unit and personnel. Reports telemetry system failures to designated personnel and departments. - 10%Completes telemetry summary report per policy guidelines. - 5%Triages incoming phone calls, provides appropriate information and logs all phone calls. - 10%Maintains adequate supplies and keeps the monitoring areas and equipment clean and organized. - 5%Participates in training and the continuous development of new staff. Attends educational programs, inservices and meetings as required. - 5%Provides feedback and participates in the revision of policies and procedures as appropriate. - 5%Minimum QualificationsEducation - High school diploma or equivalentExperience - No previous experience requiredOther Required Skills/ExperienceBasic computer skillsKnowledge of office equipmentData entry and mathematical skillsSuccessful completion of Prisma Health arrhythmia exam is required.Annual arrhythmia competencies must be maintained and tracked through Learning & Development.Work ShiftVariable (United States of America)LocationOconee Medical CampusFacility1064 Oconee Memorial HospitalDepartment10646490 Telemetry Surveillance