Centralized Cardiac Monitoring Technician - Centralized Telemetry Unit - Full Time Night Shift

Geisinger; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Monitoring Technician to join their team. This role involves the critical task of monitoring patient cardiac rhythms across multiple settings, ensuring timely communication with nursing staff regarding any changes. With a focus on patient safety and care, you will be responsible for setting up and maintaining telemetry monitors, as well as providing mentorship to new team members. If you are looking for a rewarding position that offers comprehensive training and opportunities for professional growth, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Full health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan with contributions

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

On-the-job training and education

Professional growth opportunities

Community involvement through Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• Completed a Cardiac Dysrhythmia Course and passed a rhythm analysis exam.
• No prior experience required; comprehensive on-the-job training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient cardiac rhythms and notify clinicians of changes.
• Perform clerical duties related to patient information and monitoring.
• Orient and mentor new staff while troubleshooting equipment.

Skills

Cardiac Rhythm Monitoring

Communication Skills

Clerical Duties

Troubleshooting

Education

Cardiac Dysrhythmia Course

Tools

Telemetry Monitors

Job description

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) anda health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
• Shared governance structure that empowers our nursing support staff
• On the job training and education
• Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
• Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders
• Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups
• Employee referral incentive program
• Geisinger values and prioritizes the safety and security of our staff by investing in a Strongline Alert Notification system worn by our staff, robust camera surveillance system, metal detectors at certain locations and security guards/K9 program on campus.

Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now! To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact Allison Honabach at [e-mail].

Job Description:

The Monitoring Technician is responsible for on-going surveillance of patient cardiac monitors on multiple floors and settings. Provides registered nurses and clinicians with immediate notification of any changes in cardiac rhythms. The Monitoring technician completes the admission set-up of telemetry monitors for the clinical units and performs monitor discharge and maintenance. The Monitoring Technician has completed a Cardiac Dysrhythmia Course and successfully passed a rhythm analysis examination.

• Maintains ongoing, high-level surveillance of patients’ cardiac rhythms and notifies nursing and clinicians of any rate and rhythm changes.
• Measures and interprets patients’ heart rhythm and documents on patient rhythm strip every four hours.
• Initiates and discontinues monitoring equipment on admission, transfer, or discharge.
• Performs configuration as necessary.
• Performs clerical duties related to admission, discharge, and documentation of patient information from Central Cardiac Monitoring Room.
• Communicates clearly when receiving information from units or providers.
• Uses clear and complete communication with unit personnel when delivering information about changes in patient rhythm.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Serves as a resource for training and troubleshooting to both the Central Cardiac Monitoring Room and clinical areas.
• Troubleshoots monitors with nursing staff and contacts Clinical Engineering as appropriate.
• Gives report to oncoming shift.
• Prioritizes and organizes work assignment and adjusts priorities based on changing situations.
• Maintains and stocks all designated equipment, including telemetry and monitoring cables.
• Replaces defective equipment and reports failures to Clinical Engineering.
• Adheres to confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patients, clinicians, employees, and visitors.
• Develops a rapport and cooperative relationship with nursing and clinical staff and responds to questions and requests from healthcare providers.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Unit:Centralized Telemetry Unit

Schedule: 7p-7:30a, including every other weekend and holiday.

No experience required. Comprehensive on the job training provided.