Monitor Technician, Nights

ScionHealth; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking a Monitor Technician for night shifts to monitor patients' cardiac rhythms using telemetry equipment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, relevant certifications including BLS, and experience in a hospital setting. This role is essential for ensuring patient safety by alerting nursing staff to any rhythm changes during their shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience reading telemetry monitor preferred.
• Satisfactory score on EKG interpretation competency test.
• Prior experience as an MT in a hospital setting required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Ability to accurately identify cardiac rhythms

Fluent in English

Regular attendance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Description

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
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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