Monitor Technician - Ancillary Nurs Monitor Tech

Penn State Health; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Total Rewards Program

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is seeking a Monitor Technician for the night shift on a 0.60 FTE basis. The role focuses on continuous observation of patient heartbeat patterns using telemetry, with reports to the RN in charge and prompt troubleshooting as needed.

Responsibilities include ensuring monitors function correctly and documenting irregularities. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and AHA BLS certification prior to orientation completion, with preferred

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent.
• AHA BLS required prior to orientation completion.

Responsibilities

• Continuously observe patient heartbeat patterns and note anomalies in telemetry rhythm.
• Ensure heart monitors are functioning correctly and report concerns to the RN in charge.
• Demonstrate troubleshooting skills to identify problems and propose solutions.

Skills

Observation skills

Attention to detail

Communication with RN

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

AHA BLS certification

Tools

Telemetry monitors

Job description

Penn State Health - Lancaster Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Lancaster

Work Type: Part Time

FTE: 0.60

Shift: Night

Night Shift Differential: $2.50/hour

Hours: 7:00p - 7:30a, Every 3rd weekend

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The responsibilities of the monitor technician include continuous observation of patient heartbeat patterns, noting heartbeat irregularities in the patients’ telemetry rhythm, ensuring that heart monitors are functioning correctly, and reporting any concerns to the RN in charge of the patient/charge nurse. Possess troubleshooting skills to recognize monitoring the problems, identify probable causes, and seek solutions to correct the problem.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)

• High School degree or equivalent
• AHA BLS required prior to orientation completion

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S)

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS)

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH LANCASTER MEDICAL CENTER

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is a 341,000-square-foot 129-bed acute care hospital that will give residents of Lancaster and York counties enhanced access to Penn State Health’s expertise and specialty services! Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our team is committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community, and each other.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.