Monitor Technician (Per Diem)(Chestnut Hill Hospital)

Temple University Health System, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Health in Chestnut Hill Hospital is seeking a Monitor Technician (Per Diem) to perform high-level patient surveillance and to notify nurses and clinicians of any changes in cardiac rate or rhythm. The role includes monitoring, recording, and reporting heart rhythm from telemetry devices and ensuring monitoring equipment is ready and functional.

Educational requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent, with general healthcare experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• General experience in healthcare or monitor tech roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient heart rhythms and telemetry, promptly notifying nurses and clinicians of changes.
• Record and report findings from cardiac monitors accurately.
• Initiate and discontinue monitoring equipment on admission, transfer, or discharge; perform basic maintenance and troubleshoot monitoring devices.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Monitor Technician (Per Diem)(Chestnut Hill Hospital) (263926)

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, 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.

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education.

Experience: General Experience. Relevant Experience Required.

Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Located in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia, Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospital, an alliance of Temple Health, Redeemer Health and PCOM, is a 148-bed, community-based, university-affiliated, teaching hospital committed to excellent patient-centered care. Chestnut Hill Hospital provides a full range of inpatientand outpatient, diagnostic and treatment services for people in northwest Philadelphia and eastern Montgomery County. With more than300 board-certified physicians, Chestnut Hill Hospital's specialties include minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery, cardiology, gynecology, oncology, orthopedics, urology, pulmonology, cancer care, family practice and internal medicine. Chestnut Hill Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and is affiliated with university-hospitals in Philadelphia for heart and stroke care and residency programs.

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