Cardiac Monitor Technician, FT Night

Davita Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility seeks a Telemetry Monitor to provide continuous surveillance of patients. The role involves patient monitoring, collaboration with healthcare teams, and ensuring patient safety based on established protocols. Requirements include a high school diploma and arrhythmia certification, offering a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Health and retirement benefits

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Educational benefits

Financial and mental health resources

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Telemetry Experience or Cardiac Monitor Experience Required.
• Arrhythmia Certification Required.

Responsibilities

• Continuously and attentively monitors patients' cardiac rhythms.
• Documents interpreted rhythms and significant events during shifts.
• Follows established nursing practices and protocols.

Skills

Patient Monitoring

Collaboration

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Arrhythmia Certification

Job description

Job Details

With a commitment to patient- and family-centered care, provides continuous surveillance of telemetry patients in ways that values the uniqueness of each individual and addresses the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of the diversity of patients served by Jefferson Health. Assures proper procedures regarding telemetry monitoring are followed. Follows established policies and procedures for documenting and reporting patient information. Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to provide quality patient care and a safe environment.

Job Description

Essential Function:

- Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

* Recognizes the patients, their family/designated care partner(s) in providing safe, compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient's personal preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.

* Minimizes risk of harm to patients and others by following established nursing practices and protocols and individual performance.

* Uses information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support ethical decision making.

* Continuously and attentively monitors patients' cardiac rhythms and pulse oximetry, accurately interpreting and communicating baseline variations to Registered Nurse.

* Collects data and documents interpreted rhythms and significant events during shift. Completes required reporting.

* Maintains equipment and assists with application, return, and troubleshooting, escalating according to established procedures if necessary.

Qualifications:

- High School Diploma or equivalent required

- Telemetry Experience or Cardiac Monitor Experience Required

- Arrhythmia Certification Required

Work Shift

Workday Night (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

At Jefferson, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support the health and well-being of our colleagues and their families. It includes a wide range of benefits including competitive pay, health and retirement benefits, life and disability insurance, paid time off, educational benefits, financial and mental health resources and much more. Our diverse benefits offerings ensure you have the coverage and access to services you need to thrive both personally and professionally.