Monitor Surveillance Technician 7pm - 7am

Penn Medicine; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Monitoring Staff Technician to oversee cardiac rhythms in a dynamic healthcare environment. This role involves continuous observation, timely reporting, and effective communication with nursing staff to ensure optimal patient care. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in cardiac monitoring, excellent documentation skills, and a commitment to professional development. Join a team that values innovation and collaboration, and contribute to meaningful medical advancements that enhance patient lives.

Benefits

Prepaid tuition assistance

Comprehensive benefits program

Employee health programs

Qualifications

• Required: Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
• 1+ years experience or equivalent, including CCH Dysrhythmia Course.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cardiac rhythms and report findings to nursing staff.
• Document rhythm analysis details and maintain communication with the team.
• Participate in departmental support and maintain equipment.

Skills

Cardiac Monitoring

Rhythm Analysis

Communication Skills

Documentation

Emergency Response

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

1+ years experience

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical, and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Summary:

• The MST is responsible for continuous observation of cardiac rhythms in the Central Monitoring Room. The MST interprets cardiac rhythms and distinguishes between normal and abnormal rhythms. The MST reports cardiac rhythm information in an accurate, timely manner to nursing staff.

Responsibilities:

• Cardiac Monitoring and Rhythm Analysis: Admits patient into system, enters all applicable patient information, verifies correct telemetry transmitter, completes necessary paperwork, obtains reports, analyzes and documents rhythm strips, and notifies nursing staff of findings. Recognizes conditions mimicking dysrhythmias, maintains vigilance, responds to emergencies, disinfects equipment, troubleshoots within scope, and reports malfunctions.
• Documentation: Records rhythm analysis details, response actions, and tests response times daily, and during emergencies.
• Communication: Notifies nursing staff of rhythm changes, maintains communication with team, ensures continuous monitoring, and introduces self to patients, explaining procedures.
• Role Development: Continually develops knowledge, performs competency assessments, promotes quality care, mentors new staff, and adheres to dress code.
• Department and Organizational Support: Participates in committees, supports organizational programs, maintains survey readiness, and contributes to data collection.
• Departmental Support: Maintains equipment, keeps work area organized, supports patient care initiatives, attends meetings, and ensures a neat environment.

Credentials:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• 1+ years experience or equivalent, including CCH Dysrhythmia Course and MST Orientation

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, or any other protected status by law.