Monitor Technician, Nights

LifePoint Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Telemetry Monitor Technician to monitor heart rhythms and ensure patient safety. The role involves using telemetry equipment to detect abnormalities and requires a high school diploma along with current BLS certification. Ideal candidates will have experience in a hospital setting and the ability to identify cardiac rhythms accurately.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory score on EKG interpretation competency test.
• Experience reading telemetry monitor and identifying rhythms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors heart rhythm patterns using telemetry equipment.
• Immediately notifies RN or supervisor of rhythm changes.
• Maintains accurate records of telemetry patients.

Skills

English

Cardiac Rhythm Identification

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

• Monitors heart rhythm pattern of patients to detect abnormal pattern variances, using telemetry equipment.
• Review patient information to determine normal heart rhythm pattern, current pattern, and prior variances.
• Observes screen of cardiac monitor and listens for alarm to identify abnormal variation in heart rhythm.

Essential Functions

• Monitors telemetry of patients by observing telemetry monitors for changes in cardiac rhythms.
• Removes and cleans telemetry boxes when patient is discharged from telemetry.
• Maintains accurate records of telemetry patients.
• Immediately notifies RN or supervisor of rhythm changes.
• Assigns transmitters and wires and sets up the monitor system for all telemetry ordered patients.
• Troubleshoots transmitters and wires and sets up the monitor system for all telemetry ordered patients.
• Stays abreast of federal, state, and local regulations for food safety and sanitation.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Satisfactory score on EKG interpretation competency test.
• Ability to accurately identify cardiac rhythms and understand their significance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Description

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

• Monitors heart rhythm pattern of patients to detect abnormal pattern variances, using telemetry equipment.
• Review patient information to determine normal heart rhythm pattern, current pattern, and prior variances.
• Observes screen of cardiac monitor and listens for alarm to identify abnormal variation in heart rhythm.

Essential Functions

• Monitors telemetry of patients by observing telemetry monitors for changes in cardiac rhythms.
• Removes and cleans telemetry boxes when patient is discharged from telemetry.
• Maintains accurate records of telemetry patients.
• Immediately notifies RN or supervisor of rhythm changes.
• Assigns transmitters and wires and sets up the monitor system for all telemetry ordered patients.
• Troubleshoots transmitters and wires and sets up the monitor system for all telemetry ordered patients.
• Stays abreast of federal, state, and local regulations for food safety and sanitation.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Satisfactory score on EKG interpretation competency test.
• Ability to accurately identify cardiac rhythms and understand their significance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent required

Licenses/Certification

• Current BLS certification
• EKG certification preferred

Experience

• Experience reading telemetry monitor and identifying rhythms preferred
• Prior experience as an MT in a hospital setting required