Centralized Cardiac Monitoring Technician - Centralized Telemetry Unit - Night Shift

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision on day one

Tuition reimbursement per year

PTO and paid holidays

Life insurance and disability coverage

401(k) with contributions

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a Monitoring Technician to provide continuous surveillance of patient cardiac monitors across units. You will alert nurses and clinicians to rhythm changes and manage admission setups for telemetry.

On-the-job training is provided; prior Cardiac Dysrhythmia training is required to perform rhythm analysis confidently. The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and proactive patient care within a centralized telemetry unit.

Qualifications

• Requires Cardiac Dysrhythmia Course completed and rhythm analysis exam passed.
• Ability to monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and notify clinicians of changes.
• Excellent communication with nursing staff and clinicians.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ongoing surveillance of patients' cardiac rhythms and notify staff of rate/rhythm changes.
• Measure and document heart rhythm every four hours.
• Initiate and discontinue monitoring on admission, transfer, or discharge.
• Configure monitoring equipment as needed and troubleshoot with staff.
• Onboard and mentor new staff; serve as a resource for training.

Skills

Cardiac monitoring

Telemetry interpretation

Communication skills

Teamwork

Mentoring others

Education

Cardiac Dysrhythmia Course

Job description

Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate for this position is a highly motivated individual who is committed to delivering the highest quality care to our patients. They will demonstrate a strong ability to meet both the orientation and long-term full-time scheduling requirements of the role.

Reliability, punctuality, and strong attendance are essential — this candidate consistently shows up on time and ready to contribute meaningfully each day. They are responsive and dependable, with excellent teamwork and communication skills that foster collaboration and support across the care team. A proactive and engaged presence is key to thriving in this role and ensuring exceptional patient outcomes.

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• Full benefits (medical, 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.

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: Three 12-hour Night shifts (7:00pm - 7:30am) including every other weekend and holiday.

No experience required. Comprehensive on the job training provided.