Monitor Technician

Tower Health; Phoenixville, Northern (Chester County, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings with employer match

Tower Tuition Discount Program

Job summary

Tower Health is seeking a Monitor Technician to perform continuous patient surveillance, alert nursing staff to rhythm changes, and manage cardiac monitor data. The role may involve telemetry-related observations and routine equipment setup on admission, transfer, or discharge.

Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and communication skills are essential for this on-site position within Tower Health's care network.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; relevant experience may substitute.
• Experience with telemetry and cardiac monitors is not required but preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient cardiac activity and report changes to nursing staff promptly.
• Record and communicate heart rhythms from monitors; observe for seizure or fall risks as ordered.
• Initiate and discontinue monitoring equipment during admissions, transfers, or discharges.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Epic Proficiency

Job description

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.
• Depending on location may also monitor 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.

Comprehensive Benefits:

• Shared Governance, and our Career Advancement Program.
• Enjoy flexible scheduling, tuition reimbursement, generous benefits, & pay.
• Comprehensive benefits to include earned time off, enhanced tuition assistance, retirement savings with employer match, and so much more!
• Tower Tuition Discount Program – Up to 50% off for Eligible Employees AND Qualified Family Members who attend credit courses at Drexel University

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Qualifications

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education.

Experience

• Experience with telemetry and cardiac monitors is not required, however it is highly preferred.

Required Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Collaborative Skills
• Computer Skills to include use and navigation
• Customer Service Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Epic Proficiency
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• General Clerical Skills
• Good Reasoning Skills
• Keyboarding
• Listening Skills
• Medical Terminology
• Multitasking
• Organizational Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Service Orientation
• Strong Team Player

Overview

Tower Health is a regional healthcare system serving communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.