Monitor tech - central - hospital Job at Roper St. Francis Healthcare, Charleston, SC

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  • Roper St. Francis Healthcare
  • Charleston, SC

Job Description

Full job description

Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

Work Shift:

Nights (United States of America)

Shift: Fulltime, 7:00p-7:00am

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Monitor Tech is responsible for measuring and monitoring EKG waveforms. They communicate information to nursing and clinicians in an effective and efficient manner utilizing hospital policy. The Monitor Tech is critical to contributing to patient safety and safe patient outcomes.


Essential Job Functions

  • Provides continuous cardiac monitor observation.
  • Informs nurses of essential information regarding equipment, changes in cardiac rhythm, and patient updates.
  • Compiles patient data and report on a shift by shift basis.
  • Takes care of the monitoring equipment and notification of bio-medical when equipment needs to be replaced or taken out of service for repairs.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.


Licensing/Certification
None


Education
High School/GED (required)


Work Experience
Prior EKG or telemetry experience (preferred)


Training
Successful completion of EKG/arrythmia exam (required by end of orientation)
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)


Skills

  • Ability to use Microsoft word and excel
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Strong verbal communication
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Ability to remain calm in high-stress situations
  • Strong listening skills
  • Ability to prioritize effectively
  • Ability to be proactive in a rapidly changing environment
  • Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
  • Effectively manages technology and interprets information
  • Ability to troubleshoot technology
  • EKG
Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse
May be required to use physical restraints
May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids*
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials*
May have periods of constant interruptions
General office environment
Prolonged periods of working alone

  • Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.
Physical Requirements
Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.) 34-66%
Lifting/Carrying (50-100+ lbs.) 1-33%
Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.) 1-33%
Push/Pull (50-100+ lbs.) 1-33%
Stoop/Kneel 34-66%
Crawling 0%
Climbing 0%
Balance 1-33%
Bending 34-66%
Sitting 67-100%
Walking 34-66%
Standing 34-66%


Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Perform shift work
Maneuver weight of patients
Hear alarms/telephone
Reach above shoulder
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Finger Dexterity
Color Vision
Acuity - far
Acuity - near
Depth perception
Use of Latex products
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to dust/fumes
Exposure to potential electrical shock
Exposure to high pitched noises
Gaseous risk exposure


Patient Population
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
Neonates (0-4 weeks)
Infant (1-12 months)
Pediatrics (1-12 years)
Adolescents (13-17 years)
Adults (18-64 years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

  • Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
  • Prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Life insurance w/AD&D
  • Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
  • Paid time off
  • Educational Assistance
  • And much more
  • Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

Central Monitoring - Roper Hospital

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at

recruitment@RSFH.com

.

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Work experience placement, Work alone, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift,

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