MONITOR TECH (Chestnut Hill Hospital)(24 hrs/week; 7p-7a)

Temple University Health System, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Monitor Technician to join their dynamic healthcare team. This role involves high-level patient surveillance, ensuring timely notifications of any changes in cardiac rhythms, and maintaining monitoring equipment for optimal performance. The position offers a chance to be part of a community-focused hospital network that is committed to excellent patient-centered care. If you are passionate about healthcare and patient safety, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; relevant experience may substitute.
• Experience in patient monitoring and cardiac rhythm observation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report changes in cardiac rate/rhythm to nursing staff.
• Conduct maintenance and troubleshooting of monitoring equipment.

Skills

Patient Surveillance

Cardiac Monitoring

Troubleshooting Equipment

General Patient Observation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cardiac Monitors

Job description

Job Description - MONITOR TECH (Chestnut Hill Hospital)(24 hrs/week; 7p-7a) (252219)

Job Summary

The Monitor Technician performs high-level on-going patient surveillance and provides nursing/clinicians with immediate notification of any changes in cardiac rate/rhythm. Responsible for monitoring, recording, and reporting heart rhythm from patient cardiac monitors, seizure and fall risk activity for patients with orders of telemetry, and general patient observation. Initiates and discontinues monitoring equipment on admission, transfer, or discharge. Conducts maintenance and troubleshooting related to the monitoring equipment on the patient to ensure equipment is in working order to allow for clear monitoring.

Education

• High School Diploma - OR - GED - Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education (Required)

Experience

• Relevant Experience (Required)

Your Tomorrow is Here!

Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Located in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia, Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospital, an alliance of Temple Health, Redeemer Health and PCOM, is a 148-bed, community-based, university-affiliated, teaching hospital committed to excellent patient-centered care. Chestnut Hill Hospital provides a full range of inpatient and outpatient, diagnostic and treatment services for people in northwest Philadelphia and eastern Montgomery County. With more than 300 board-certified physicians, Chestnut Hill Hospital's specialties include minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery, cardiology, gynecology, oncology, orthopedics, urology, pulmonology, cancer care, family practice and internal medicine. Chestnut Hill Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and is affiliated with university-hospitals in Philadelphia for heart and stroke care and residency programs.

For more information, visit TempleHealth.org