Monitor Technician, Emergency Department ,FT, Day

• 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 NA 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.

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NA Work Shift Day (United States of America) Location 129 N Washington St Sumter Facility 1570 Tuomey Hospital Department 15706780 Emergency Department Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health. Prisma Health is the largest not-for-profit health organization in South Carolina, serving more than 1.2 million patients annually. Our 32,000 team members are dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of you and your family. Our promise is to: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.