Monitor Technician I

Lexington Medical Center

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

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

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Demonstrates the ability to monitor patient cardiac rhythm and oxygen saturation using remote monitoring systems while effectively entering and managing patient data. Recognizes cardiac rhythms and changes in patient status, ensuring timely communication and quality patient care.

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Cardiac Rhythm MonitoringPatient Data EntryTroubleshooting Monitoring SystemsBasic Arrhythmia CompetencePatient Care Systems

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Hard Skills

Cardiac Rhythm RecognitionOxygen Saturation MonitoringData EntryPatient Care DocumentationEquipment Tracking

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingProblem-SolvingTeamworkCommunicationOrientation and Training

Tools & Technologies

Remote Monitoring SystemComputerized Patient Care Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Arrhythmia Course CompletionAnnual Basic Arrhythmia Exam

Industry Keywords

Patient Safety InitiativesProcess ImprovementHealthcare Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Directly monitor patient cardiac rhythm and oxygen saturation via remote monitoring system
Enter patient data, orders, and pertinent information into monitoring and computerized Patient Care systems
Receive orders and assign transmitters for remote telemetry
Respond to alarms and identify changes in patient status
Report patient-status changes to the appropriate RN in a timely manner
Troubleshoot the monitoring system
Recognize cardiac rhythms and changes in patient status and take appropriate action
Upload rhythm strips to the correct patient record and document interpretation, heart rate, PQRS measurements, and oxygen saturation
Provide quality patient care through monitoring of clinical data
Serve as preceptor for other Monitor Technician I staff and assist with orientation of new monitor technicians
Assist staff with critical thinking and timely problem-solving
Participate in teamwork, process improvement, patient safety initiatives, and organizational changes
Track equipment and use supplies efficiently
Prioritize workload according to patient and unit needs
Keep leaders informed of reports, activities, and stat results

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Graduate or Equivalent
Minimum years of experience: None
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 as having met the training requirement
No required certifications or licensure
Ability to monitor patient cardiac rhythm and oxygen saturation via remote monitoring system
Ability to enter patient data and orders into monitoring and computerized Patient Care systems
Ability to troubleshoot the monitoring system
Competence in recognizing cardiac rhythms and changes in patient status
Successful completion of annual Basic Arrhythmia exam
Completion of yearly safety training, mandatory classes, and employee health workup
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
Optional 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 for full-time employees
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan forgiveness