Monitor Technician,(Telemetry Surveillance),Ft,Days

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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.

Accountabilities

• Reports problems regarding poor transmission, etc. to the appropriate unit and personnel. Reports telemetry system failures to designated personnel and departments. - 10%
• Continually observes cardiac monitors and reports any changes in cardiac rhythm to the appropriate RN. - 50%
• Completes telemetry summary report per policy guidelines. - 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%
• Maintains adequate supplies and keeps the monitoring areas and equipment clean and organized. - 5%
• Receives report from the previous shift and documents strips per policy. - 5%
• Triages incoming phone calls, provides appropriate information and logs all phone calls. - 10%
• 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 Qualifications

• Education - High school diploma or equivalent, OR post high school diploma
• Experience - No previous experience required

Other Required Skills/Experience

• Annual arrhythmia competencies must be maintained and tracked through Learning & Development.
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of office equipment
• Successful completion of Prisma Health arrhythmia exam is required.
• Data entry and mathematical skills

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Greenville Memorial Med Campus

Facility

1008 Greenville Memorial Hospital

Department

10086490 Telemetry Surveillance

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