Unit Secy/Monitor Tech - 2 North - Days(
Job Number:
00104-2504)
South Carolina-Myrtle Beach-Grand Strand Regional Medical Center-Myrtle Beach
Schedule
: Full-time

Description


The Unit Secretary/Monitor Tech monitors patients' EKG waveforms in a centralized monitoring station. The position's tasks and responsibilities include:

* Interprets Rhythms and Arrhythmias.
* Reports all changes in heart rate/rhythm to appropriate nursing staff.
* Maintains Telemetry Supplies.
* Records patient condition utilizing computerized documentation systems.
* Performs duties with full understanding of related age specific factors.
* Orients and mentors new staff members.
* Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.


Qualifications


Required Job Qualifications Include:

* High School Graduate or equivalent.
* BLS Healthcare Provider.
* Completion of Basic EKG/Arrhythmia course. Demonstrated ability to interpret cardiac rhythms and arrhythmias.
* Working knowledge of medical terminology.
* CMT/Cardiac Experience Preferred.
* Minimum 1 year of experience as a monitor tech in a hospital setting.
* Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
* Ability to remain focused and maintain concentration over extended period of time.Ability to quickly make decisions to report patient condition with minimal supervision.
* Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.