Monitor Technician - Ancillary Nurse Monitor Tech

Penn State Health; Camp Hill (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

Night shift differential

Job summary

Penn State Health is seeking a Monitor Technician for the Ancillary Nurse Monitor Tech role at Holy Spirit Medical Center in Camp Hill, PA. This full-time, 0.90 FTE night position offers a $2.50/hour night differential and 7:00 PM–7:30 AM shifts.

Responsibilities include continuous observation of telemetry, reporting concerns, and troubleshooting monitor issues. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and AHA BLS certification prior to orientation.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent.
• AHA BLS Required prior to end of orientation

Responsibilities

• Continuous observation of patient heartbeat patterns.
• Note heartbeat irregularities in telemetry rhythm.
• Ensure heart monitors are functioning correctly.
• Report concerns to the RN in charge/charge nurse.
• Troubleshoot monitoring problems and identify/correct causes.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

AHA BLS Certification

Job description

Monitor Technician - Ancillary Nurse Monitor Tech

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible full-time Penn State Health employees receive a 50% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents, including a spouse and children. The discount applies at Penn State University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology.

Penn State Health -Holy Spirit Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Camp Hill
Work Type:Full Time
FTE:0.90
Shift:Night
Night Shift Differential: $2.50/hour
Hours:7:00p - 7:30a
Recruiter Contact:Samantha Leiss at [e-mail]

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 end of orientation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Six (6) Months of Monitor Tech or ED experience, heart arrhythmia course completion, or current nursing student.
• 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 HOLY SPIRIT MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center brings acute inpatient medical services to the greater Harrisburg region with outpatient and inpatient locations in Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry, and Northern York counties. The facility features 281 beds, a four-story Ortenzio Heart Center, and around-the-clock complex critical care for those suffering from life-threatening injuries.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. 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 Employerand 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.