Monitor Technician I

Lexington Medical Center

. Directly monitor patient cardiac rhythm and oxygen saturation via remote monitoring system .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeWest Columbia • South Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in monitoring patient cardiac rhythms and oxygen saturation, utilizing computerized Patient Care Systems, and effectively responding to patient status changes. Capable of training and collaborating with staff while participating in performance improvement initiatives.

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Cardiac Rhythm RecognitionPatient Data EntryMonitoring System TroubleshootingBasic Arrhythmia Course CompletionCollaboration with Clinical Staff

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Hard Skills

Cardiac Rhythm MonitoringOxygen Saturation MonitoringData Entry into Patient Care SystemsTelemetry Transmitter AssignmentRhythm Strip DocumentationPQRS MeasurementO2 Saturation DocumentationAlarm ResponsePatient Status AssessmentEquipment Tracking

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationTime ManagementOrientation and Training SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Remote Monitoring SystemComputerized Patient Care System

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Arrhythmia Course CompletionAnnual Basic Arrhythmia Exam

Industry Keywords

Patient Safety InitiativesPerformance ImprovementHealth WorkupAttendance Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Directly monitor patient cardiac rhythm and oxygen saturation via remote monitoring system
Enter patient data and orders into the monitoring system and computerized Patient Care System
Assign transmitters for remote telemetry
Respond to alarms and identify changes in patient status
Report changes to the appropriate RN in a timely manner
Recognize cardiac rhythms and follow through with appropriate action
Upload rhythm strips into the correct patient record and document interpretation, heart rate, PQRS measurements, and O2 saturation
Troubleshoot the monitoring system
Assist with orientation of new monitor technicians and serve as a preceptor for other Monitor Tech I staff
Collaborate with monitor tech and clinical patient care staff
Participate in performance improvement and patient safety initiatives
Track equipment and use supplies efficiently
Prioritize workload according to patient and unit needs
Keep leaders informed of reports, activities, and stat results
Complete all other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Graduate or Equivalent
No prior experience required
Successful completion of an outside basic arrhythmia class or LMC's Basic Arrhythmia Course within the new hire probationary period
Candidates with Monitor Tech experience who successfully pass LMC's Basic Arrhythmia exam may be considered to have met the training requirement
No required certifications or licensure
Successful completion of the annual Basic Arrhythmia exam
Completion of yearly safety training and other mandatory classes
Completion of employee health workup
Ability to recognize cardiac rhythms and changes in patient status
Ability to use and troubleshoot the monitoring system
Ability to enter patient data and orders into computerized monitoring and Patient Care systems
Ability to work scheduled PM shifts from 7pm–7:30am
Must meet Human Resources policies and attendance requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
403(b) match plan from day one; LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%
Employer-paid life insurance equal to 1x salary
Supplemental life insurance with low-cost premiums up to 3x salary
Adoption assistance
Employer-paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan forgiveness