Monitor Technician - Ancillary Nurse Monitor Tech

Penn State Health; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is seeking a Monitor Technician to perform continuous telemetry observation and support the care team. The role involves watching heartbeat patterns, identifying irregularities, and ensuring monitor functionality during a day shift with part-time progress toward a 0.60 FTE schedule.

The candidate should have a High School diploma or equivalent and be BLS certified before orientation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Continuously observe patient heartbeat patterns on telemetry
• Note heartbeat irregularities in the telemetry rhythm
• Ensure heart monitors are functioning correctly
• Report concerns to the RN in charge of the patient/charge nurse
• Troubleshoot monitor problems and seek solutions as needed

Skills

AHA BLS

Education

High School degree or equivalent

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 -Lancaster Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Lancaster
Work Type:Part Time
FTE:0.60
Shift:Day
Hours:7:00a - 7:00p Q3 weekend
Minimum Hourly Rate:$18.00
Recruiter Contact:Amanda A. Frankhouser 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 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.

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.

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