Monitor Tech, FT, Night
Prisma Health · prismahealth.org
Columbia
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The job in short
Cardiac monitor technician.
Details
- Found
- 24 d ago · posted 2026-09-01
- Location
- Columbia, South Carolina
Full description
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Job Summary
Observes cardiac monitors to identify abnormal heart rhythms under the supervision of a registered nurse. Performs duties in a centralized monitoring environment that monitors patients across multiple departments.
Essential Functions
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All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
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Observes cardiac monitors and reports any changes in cardiac rhythm per policy.
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Receives report from the previous shift and documents strips per policy.
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Responsible for the management and distribution of transmitter boxes. Ensures transmitter boxes are returned to the surveillance center in a timely manner after discontinuation of telemetry monitoring.
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Reports problems regarding poor transmission, etc. to the appropriate unit and personnel. Reports telemetry system failures to designated personnel and departments.
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Completes telemetry summary report per policy guidelines.
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Triages incoming phone calls, provides appropriate information in a calm and concise manner and logs phone calls.
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Maintains adequate supplies and keeps the monitoring areas and equipment clean and organized.
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Participates in training and the continuous development of new staff. Attends educational programs, in-services and meetings as required.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
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This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.
Minimum Requirements
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Education - High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
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Experience - No previous experience required. Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
In Lieu Of
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NA
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
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After hire, requires attendance of formal arrhythmia training class and successful completion of the Prisma Health Arrhythmia exam with a minimum passing score within 2 attempts.
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Successful completion of the arrhythmia exam must be completed within 30 days of hire.
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Arrhythmia competencies must be maintained on an annual basis if working in a monitor tech role.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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NA
Work Shift
Night (United States of America)
Location
Richland
Facility
Richland Hospital
Department
Central Monitoring Station
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