Monitor Technician II

Phoenixville Hospital - Tower Health; Phoenixville (Chester County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Earned time off

Retirement savings with employer match

Tuition discount program

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Monitor Technician for high-level patient surveillance, monitoring cardiac activity, and providing vital reports to nursing staff. The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, with no prior experience necessary. Candidates should possess strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills. Flexible scheduling and comprehensive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, are offered. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who thrive in a collaborative healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• No experience required is accepted for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Perform ongoing patient surveillance and notify nursing/clinicians of changes in cardiac rate/rhythm.
• Monitor and report heart rhythm from patient cardiac monitors.
• Initiate and discontinue monitoring equipment on patient admission or discharge.
• Conduct maintenance and troubleshooting for monitoring equipment.
• Conducts maintenance and troubleshooting related to the monitoring equipment on the patient to ensure equipment is in working order to allow for clear monitoring.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Collaborative Skills

Computer Skills

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

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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