Monitor Technician

Reading Hospital; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Advancement Program

Flexible Scheduling

Tuition Reimbursement

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

Reading Hospital is seeking a Monitor Technician to perform high-level patient surveillance and promptly notify nursing and clinicians of any changes in cardiac rate or rhythm. You will monitor and report heart rhythms from patient cardiac monitors and manage telemetry equipment throughout admissions and transfers.

The role may involve monitoring seizure/fall risk activity as ordered, with equipment setup and maintenance to ensure reliable monitoring for patient safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, record, and report heart rhythm from patient cardiac monitors.
• Provide immediate notification of changes in cardiac rate/rhythm to nursing/clinicians.
• Initiate and discontinue monitoring equipment on admission, transfer, or discharge.
• Conduct maintenance and troubleshooting of monitoring equipment to ensure proper operation.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Collaborative Skills

Computer Skills

Customer Service Skills

Detail Oriented

Epic Proficiency

Excellent Communications

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

Education

High School Diploma - OR - GED - OR - Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education

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

Qualifications

Education Requirements

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

Experience

• No experience

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

Why Reading Hospital?

• 2025 America’s 50 Best Hospitals Award
• Recipient of Excellence Award: Stroke Care, Neurosciences, Pulmonary Care, and Critical Care
• Magnet Status
• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Ranked Among Top Ten Hospitals in Pennsylvania
• 5-Star Rating for Overall Hospital Quality
• Vizient Graduate Nurse Residency Program for all new RN grads

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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.