Monitor Technician - Ancillary Nurse Monitor Technician

American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health is seeking a monitor technician for full-time night shifts at the Lancaster Medical Center. Responsibilities include monitoring patient heartbeats, troubleshooting equipment, and ensuring patient safety. The role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for staff development and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Employee Wellness Programs

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Competitively paid

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Continuous observation of patient heartbeat patterns.
• Reporting irregularities in telemetry rhythm.
• Ensuring heart monitors function correctly.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Job description

Penn State Health - Lancaster Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Lancaster
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 0.90
Shift: Night
Night Shift Differential: $2.50/hour
Hours: 7:00p-7:00a Q3rd weekend
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

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 fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.