Monitor Technician - Centralized Telemetry
On-siteCharleston, South Carolina, United States
Charleston, South Carolina, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeHigh School Or EquivalentLarge
Full TimeHigh School Or EquivalentLarge
Job Summary
Conduct multi-skilled activities under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care. Perform EKG monitoring and training, including successful completion of EKG competency within three attempts. Provide Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR/AED assistance as required during patient emergencies. Work 12-hour day shifts, including weekends and holidays, rotating as needed.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Successful completion of EKG training/competency within 3 attempts in 3 months in position
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider
- Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted
- Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted
- Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs.
- Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force
- Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes
- Ability to match or discriminate between colors
- Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception
- Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction
- Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions
- Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function
- Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required
- Ability to work rotating shifts
- Ability to work overtime as required
- Ability to work in a latex safe environment
- Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function (Selected Positions)
- Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required (Selected Positions)
Desired Qualifications
- At least 1 year in a .6 FTE or greater Monitor Technician I position at MUSC
- 1 year of Monitor Technician/Telemetry work experience in a health care facility
- Successful completion of the EKG training/competency during the orientation period
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