MONITOR TECH - TELEMETRY

Independence Health System; North Butler (PA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System's Monitor Tech position on the 7 Tower Telemetry Unit provides clerical and technical support to nursing staff, including patient records, transcription, supply management, and operating cardiac monitoring equipment for arrhythmia detection. Qualified candidates have a High School Diploma or equivalent, Basic Arrhythmia Course, and Act 33/73 Clearances.

Experience is not required, but prior unit secretary/monitor tech work is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Arrhythmia Course required.
• Act 33/73 Clearances required.
• No prior experience required, but related experience or education is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and technical support for nursing staff on the Telemetry Unit.
• Maintain patient records and perform transcription tasks.
• Operate cardiac monitoring equipment and assist with arrhythmia detection.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic Arrhythmia Course

Job description

Monitor Tech Steady Nights rotation. Shifts: 7p-730a

Job Summary

Provides clerical and technical support for the nursing staff of 7 Tower, which is a Medical/ Surgical/Cardiovascular Telemetry Unit that provides acute nursing care by performing duties assigned by the Director or designee. Clerical support includes, but is not limited to maintaining patient records, written and computer transcription, ordering and storing of supplies, as well as excellent customer service and communication skills. Technical support includes, but is not limited to, arrhythmia detection and the operation of cardiac monitoring equipment.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic Arrhythmia Course

Registration/Certification/Licensure

Act 33/73 Clearances

Experience

None

Recent experience in a related area, OR related educational background. Previous experience working as a unit secretary/monitor tech.

Other Requirements

N/A

Status

Non-Exempt

Physical Requirements

The following frequency definitions apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted:

Occasional:(0-1/3 of day , 0 - 2.5 hrs/day, 1 - 4 reps/hr) Frequent:(1/3 - 2/3 of day , 2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day, 5 - 24 reps/hr) Constant:(> 2/3rd of day , > 5.5 hrs/day, > 24 reps/hr). NOTE: An asterisk (*)indicates that the item is an essential function.

• Standing* - Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary - OCCASIONAL
• Walking* - Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about - OCCASIONAL
• Sitting* - Body remains in a seated position - CONSTANT
• Stooping* - To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - OCCASIONAL
• Bending* - To flex the upper body forward - OCCASIONAL
• Twisting* - To rotate the upper body forward - OCCASIONAL
• Climbing* - To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders - N/A
• Ladders* - To ascend and descend ladders - N/A
• Stairs* - To ascend and descend stairs - OCCASIONAL
• Kneeling* - To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees - N/A
• Squatting* - To move the body downwards by bending both knees - OCCASIONAL
• Crouching* - To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs - N/A
• Crawling* - To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees - OCCASIONAL
• Reaching Horizontal* - To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height - CONSTANT
• Reaching Overhead* - To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height - OCCASIONAL
• Grasping* - Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object - FREQUENT
• Finger Manipulation* - To manipulate objects with the use of fingers - CONSTANT
• Seeing* - Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT
• Hearing* - Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT
• Repetitive Upper Extremity Use* - Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - CONSTANT
• Repetitive Lower Extremity Use* - Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - N/A
• Pushing * - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pushing refers to moving an object away from the person. OCCASIONAL. Up to 20#
• Pulling - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pulling refers to moving an object towards the person. OCCASIONAL. Up to 20#
• Lift - Floor to Waist. OCCASIONAL. Up to 50#
• Lift * - Waist to shoulder. FREQUENT. Up to 20#
• Lift * - Shoulder to overhead. FREQUENT. Up to 20#
• Carrying * - To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet). FREQUENT. Up to 20#
• Working alone - N/A
• Constant interruptions * - FREQUENT
• Working with hands in water - N/A
• Use of power tools - N/A
• Exposure to vibration - N/A
• Exposure to dust - N/A
• Exposure to noise (constant) - OCCASIONAL
• Exposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc) - OCCASIONAL
• Exposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing - N/A
• Exposure to slippery walking surfaces - OCCASIONAL
• Exposure to solvents, grease, oils - N/A
• Exposure to radiant energy, ie computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift) * - CONSTANT
• Working with bloodborne pathogens - N/A

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