Evening Telemetry & Patient Care Technician

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Employee recognition program

Job summary

Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center in Enola, PA, is hiring a Patient Care Technician to work evening shifts supporting nurses and patients. The role includes monitoring telemetry, assisting with personal care, and reporting concerns to the RN in charge.

Minimum requirements include a High School Diploma and BLS certification prior to orientation. Preferred candidates may have ED or monitor tech exposure and additional life-support training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS required prior to orientation completion.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic patient care activities and comfort needs.
• Perform monitor technician duties: continuous observation of heartbeat patterns and telemetry rhythms; report concerns to RN.
• Troubleshoot monitoring problems and identify solutions when needed.

Skills

BLS

Telemetry monitoring

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Job description

Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center in Enola, PA, is hiring a Patient Care Technician to work evening shifts supporting nurses and patients. The role includes monitoring telemetry, assisting with personal care, and reporting concerns to the RN in charge.

Minimum requirements include a High School Diploma and BLS certification prior to orientation. Preferred candidates may have ED or monitor tech exposure and additional life-support training.