Tech-Monitor

Location Spartanburg, SC
Facility Spartanburg Medical Center
Department Central Telemetry Monitoring
Schedule - Shift - Hours Full-Time - Days (weekends as needed) - 7am -7pm
Job Category Nursing Support
Salary Job Grade 010
Req #: 63453

Summary

Position Summary

The Cardiac Monitor Technician, under the direction of the Charge Nurse/Nurse Manager, provides continual monitoring of the patient's heart rate and rhythm, daily maintenance of the telemetry equipment. Additional responsibilities as assigned. Performs tasks related to the monitoring of heart rates and rhythms.

Minimum Requirements

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Experience

One-year acute care experience
Must be able to read, write and speak English Fluently

License/Registration/Certifications

BLS
Certificate for successful completion of the arrhythmia course

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Education

Preferred Experience

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications

Core Job Responsibilities

Performs Secretary Duties
Basic Computer Skills
Knowledgeable in use of and response to Code Alert
Identifies areas for improvement and seeks ways to work on self-defined weaknesses
Remains committed to unit, department, and division goals
Attends continuing education classes for improvement offered at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System.
Reports risk management concerns to appropriate person
Adheres to proper chain of command.
Serve as an information resource for staff
Maintains visual checks on monitors constantly until relieved by a qualified person.

Monitors are observed continuously, and the patient’s rhythm is documented on flow sheet every eight (8) hours to include date, time, rate, rhythm, PR interval, QRS duration, rhythm interpretation, ST analysis.

Assures that alarms are maintained in the “ON” position at all times. Reports mechanical difficulties to the appropriate person and follows up as necessary.

Reports any life-threatening rhythms or rhythms of significant change immediately to the nurse. Notifies RN promptly when procedures are performed, i.e., removal of epicardial wires, pacemaker interrogation, etc.
Ensure individual telemetry units are cleaned after each use.
Admit and discharge patients from system in a timely manner.
Ensures proper disposition of competed flowsheets and any other patient records

Maintains adequate supply of monitoring equipment.

Routinely reviews rhythm strips and the patient’s condition with the nurse in a timely manner.
Other Duties as assigned

Additional Information

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System (SRHS) offers a full spectrum of services through six hospital campuses: Spartanburg Medical Center, Spartanburg Medical Center — Mary Black Campus, Pelham Medical Center, Cherokee Medical Center, Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care and Union Medical Center. SRHS also includes Ellen Sagar Nursing Center and Woodruff Manor. SRHS provides unparalleled cancer care through Gibbs Cancer Center & Research Institute, with locations in Spartanburg, Greer, Union and Gaffney. The multidisciplinary Medical Group of the Carolinas has more than 600 physicians across Upstate South Carolina and western North Carolina. SRHS employs more than 9,000 associates and offers outpatient surgery centers and a Level I Trauma Center.

Founded on Aug. 29, 1921, as Spartanburg General Hospital, Spartanburg Regional celebrates over 100 years of excellence.