Monitor Technician -5th Floor Stepdown, Monitor Tech Dept, Full Time, Day Shift, Job ID 1406159 - Palmetto General Hospital : Job Details

Summary:Provides indirect care in the department setting. Monitors cardiac rhythms via direct screen or telemetry monitors and reports arrhythmias to Registered Nurse/and Charge nurse. Meets communication needs of the department. Reports to the Registered Nurse in charge.Position Qualification/Licenses & Certifications:Attendance and successful completion of:a) Basic EKG course or Telemetry Technician course preferred; advanced EKG preferred. b) 2 weeks telemetry observation with experienced personnel.

• One (1) year telemetry technician experience in similar job capacity preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Requires a through knowledge of basic cardiac monitoring functions and rhythms identification.
• Must be able to work rapidly under stressful situations with interruptions.
• BLS Certification from the American Red Cross.
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally with all levels of the organization.

Must clear background and drug test required.