Monitor Technician jobs in Charleston, SC

Monitor Technician examines heartbeat patterns on electrocardiograph monitors. Makes note of irregular rhythms and monitors changes in heartbeat. Being a Monitor Technician provides notes to medical staff in charge of the patient. Ensures that monitors are functioning properly. Additionally, Monitor Technician may require an associate degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Monitor Technician works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Monitor Technician typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Monitor Technician - Centralized Telemetry
  • MUSC
  • Charleston, SC FULL_TIME
  • Job Description Summary

    Under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager, the Monitor Technician performs multi-skilled ECG activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes.

    Entity

    Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

    Worker Type

    Employee

    Worker Sub-Type​

    Regular

    Cost Center

    CC000698 CHS - Telemetry (ART)

    Pay Rate Type

    Hourly

    Pay Grade

    Health-19

    Scheduled Weekly Hours

    36

    Work Shift

    Nights (United States of America)

    Job Description

    Entity/Organization:  MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center)

    Hours per week: 36

    Scheduled Work Hours/Shift:   3 12 hour night shifts per week, including some weekends & holidays

    Job Summary/Purpose: Under the direct supervision of a Nurse Manager, the Monitor Technician performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes.

    Minimum Training and Education: 

    High school diploma or equivalent GED required.  Monitor tech must complete a supervised orientation and competency test with passing score of 90% at end of orientation and annually thereafter.  Proof of successful completion of Dysrhythmia course and EKG exam prior to completion of orientation required.  Successfully pass a written and didactic examination at the completion of orientation and annually thereafter required. Minimum one (1) year of experience in healthcare with previous telemetry monitoring experience and/or equivalent education in telemetry monitoring and reading preferred.  One (1) – two (2) years of ECG or related healthcare experience, knowledge of medical terminology and cardiac pathophysiology preferred. 

    Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Basic Life Support (BLS), either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider within first two weeks of employment required.

    Additional Job Description

    Physical Requirements:

    Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)*

    If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

    The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

    Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

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Low Voltage Technician
  • Next Level Technician
  • Charleston, SC FULL_TIME
  • Next Level Technician is seeking Low Voltage Technicians in the Charleston, SC area. Candidates that are highly motivated and ready to work in a hands-on environment are encouraged to explore this opp...
  • 28 Days Ago

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Access Control Technician
  • Next Level Technician
  • Harleyville, SC FULL_TIME
  • Next Level Technician is urgently hiring Access Control Technicians for a long-term, career-shaping opportunity in the Columbia and Charleston, SC areas! Apply for a position in the telecommunications...
  • 29 Days Ago

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Alarm Monitor
  • SIM&S, Inc.
  • Charleston, SC FULL_TIME
  • This position REQUIRES a Secret security clearance. Please do not apply unless you have a current (active within the past 2 years) Secret clearance. Description of Work: Alarm Monitors shall be traine...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Queue Monitor - 3rd Shift
  • Gildan
  • Charleston, SC FULL_TIME,TEMPORARY
  • QUEUE MONITOR (Temporary to Full-time) Who we are Gildan is a leading apparel manufacturing company, with a diversified portfolio of brands, like renowned Gildan®, American Apparel®, Comfort Colors®, ...
  • 15 Days Ago

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School Bus Monitor
  • First Student | First Transit
  • Charleston, SC FULL_TIME
  • First for a reasonFirst Student is the largest school transportation provider in North America with more than a century of experience providing safe and reliable transportation. We work with 1,250 sch...
  • 1 Day Ago

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EP Technician PRN
  • Trident Medical Center
  • Charleston, SC
  • Description Introduction Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communi...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Experienced A&P Mechanic Mobile Service Technician - Charleston
  • Textron
  • Charleston, SC
  • Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Bee...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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EP Technician PRN
  • Trident Medical Center
  • Charleston, SC
  • Description Introduction Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communi...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Surgical Services - Sterile Processing Tech (SPT) @ MUSC Health Charleston
  • University Medical Center - Charleston
  • Charleston, SC
  • Weekly Pay Range - $1162 To $1292 Summary: Sterile processing technician job description: Performs and participates in d...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Protected Distribution System (PDS)/TEMPEST Engineer
  • General Dynamics Information Technology
  • North Charleston, SC
  • Electronics Engineer Job Duties and Responsibilities Conducting PDS Design Reviews The PDS/TEMPEST Engineer is responsib...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Monitor Tech FT Days
  • Trident Medical Center
  • Charleston, SC
  • Description Introduction Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your applic...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Quality Engineer Technician
  • Leidos
  • Ladson, SC
  • Description Looking for an opportunity to make an impact' Unleash your potential at Leidos, where we deliver innovative ...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Quality Engineer Technician
  • Leidos
  • Ladson, SC
  • Description Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? Unleash your potential at Leidos, where we deliver innovative ...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

Charleston is the oldest and largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina, the county seat of Charleston County, and the principal city in the Charleston–North Charleston–Summerville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city lies just south of the geographical midpoint of South Carolina's coastline and is located on Charleston Harbor, an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean formed by the confluence of the Ashley, Cooper, and Wando rivers. Charleston had an estimated population of 134,875 in 2017. The estimated population of the Charleston metropolitan area, comprising Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorche...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Monitor Technician jobs
$34,635 to $42,266
Charleston, South Carolina area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago

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