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McLeod Health · 2 months ago

Monitor Technician - Telemetry - FT

701 E Cheves St, Florence, SC, 29506, US

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

McLeod Health is a healthcare provider in Florence, SC, and they are seeking a Monitor Technician for telemetry monitoring. The role involves supporting the nursing process by monitoring patients' cardiac rhythms, documenting EKG readings, and ensuring the proper functioning of monitoring equipment.

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Responsibilities

Supports the nursing process through the consent of the cardiac rhythm of patients assigned to telemetry monitoring

Monitor the patient’s EKG rhythms, alerting the Nurse to changes in cardiac rate of rhythm

Document EKG rhythms for patients assigned on the medical record, or other records

Maintain monitoring equipment in good working order

Monitor patients via remote monitoring

Redirect patients to keep free from falls

Recognize lethal and life-threatening arrhythmias and respond appropriately

Demonstrates competency in, but not limited to, the following on the Telemetry Unit (refer to McLeod Health Organizational Learning Competency Checklist):

Assigned Access Control Applications

Emergency Management

Environment

Safety

Infection Control/Precautions

Communication

Procedures

Provide an environment that demonstrates caring, compassion, and respect for all patients, families, and visitors

Performs all other duties as assigned