Telemetry Technician
Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464, USA
- Healthcare
- telemetry technician
- EKG tech
- cardiac monitoring
Performs cardiac monitoring and electrodiagnostic technical tasks in an ICU/PCU setting, including applying/discontinuing telemetry, observing and interpreting cardiac rhythms, documenting charges and paperwork, and operating ECG/MUSE and computer systems. Requires high school diploma, CPR-basic, medical terminology, competency in cardiac monitor interpretation, patient communication, and ability to teach rhythm recognition. Position is PRN day shifts contributing to patient care and telemetry services at a medical center.
East Cooper Medical Center is one of South Carolina's leaders in healthcare. Our approach to medicine is designed to provide patients with successful outcomes, fast recovery times, and a better quality of life. Our hospital combines technology and clinical expertise with compassion to provide personalized care for a lifetime. Our expanded scope of services, our commitment to quality & safety, and our outstanding team of caregivers have attracted patients throughout the Lowcountry and beyond, and have contributed to or hospital being nationally recognized. Interested in joining our team? Apply today!
Facility: East Cooper Medical Center
Location: Mount Pleasant, SC
Department: ICU/PCU
Position Type: PRN, Days
Work Schedule: as needed 7a-7p
Novant Health is seeking an EKG/Telemetry Tech to perform technical procedures and functions for electro diagnostics. Observes cardiac monitors and identifies, calculates, interprets and communicates information regarding cardiac rhythms. Applies and discontinues telemetry services as instructed. Enters telemetry charges, edits, and other paperwork as applicable to the department.
What We're Looking For:- Education: High School Diploma or High School graduate or equivalent, required.
- Additional Skills Required: Medical terminology and CPR-basic. Ability to operate electronic and computer-based equipment. Ability to recognize technical inferior EKG and take corrective action as appropriate. Excellent customer service and communication skills. Demonstrate thorough knowledge of cardiac monitor interpretation, skills, and abilities. Must practice appropriate communication skills and sensitivity to patient's needs. Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age, principles of growth and development over the life span and to accommodate cultural diversity among the patients being served. Must be able to assess and interpret data about the patient’s status, to identify each patient’s population specific or behavioral needs and provide the care as needed. Must be able to effectively teach others on cardiac rhythms. MUSE system. Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).




