Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area. With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds, including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.  

Maintains a professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in accordance with our Service Excellence Standards and Core Values.  

Supports the nursing process through the consent of the cardiac rhythm of patients assigned to telemetry monitoring.  

Monitor patient’s EKG rhythms, alerting the Nurse to changes in cardiac rate of rhythm.  

Works closely with physicians, nurses, and nursing assistance personnel.  

Document EKG rhythms for patients assigned on the medical record, or other records. 

Maintain monitoring equipment in good working order. 

Recognize lethal and life-threatening arrhythmias and responds appropriately. 

Provide an environment that demonstrates caring, compassion and respect for all patients, families and visitors. 

Performs all other duties as assigned.  

 

Qualifications /Training: 

Successfully pass a written and didactic examination at the completion of orientation and annually required 

 

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations/Education: 

HS diploma preferred/GED preferred from an accredited school.   

Completion of EKG course required