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Prisma Health
Monitor Tech, Telemetry Surveillance (Full-Time, Nights)
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Telemetry Technician operates EKG (electrocardiogram) equipment to monitor heart activity in a patient. Works closely with cardiologists to diagnose cardiovascular conditions and problems.
$39,410 / year median in South Carolina
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary 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. Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Observes cardiac monitors and reports any changes in cardiac rhythm per policy. Receives report from the previous shift and documents strips per policy. 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. Reports problems regarding poor transmission, etc. to the appropriate unit and personnel. Reports telemetry system failures to designated personnel and departments. Completes telemetry summary report per policy guidelines. Triages incoming phone calls, provides appropriate information in a calm and concise manner and logs phone calls. Maintains adequate supplies and keeps the monitoring areas and equipment clean and organized. Participates in training and the continuous development of new staff. Attends educational programs, in-services and meetings as required. Performs other duties as assigned. Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive. Minimum Requirements Education - High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Experience - No previous experience required. Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred. In Lieu Of N/A Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses After hire, requires attendance of formal arrhythmia training class and successful completion of the Prisma Health Arrhythmia exam with a minimum passing score within 2 attempts. Successful completion of the arrhythmia exam must be completed within 30 days of hire. Arrhythmia competencies must be maintained on an annual basis if working in a monitor tech role. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities N/A Work Shift Night (United States of America) Location Laurens County Medical Campus Facility 1062 Laurens County Hospital Department 10626490 Telemetry Surveillance Share your talent with us!