Monitor Technician (Per Diem)(Chestnut Hill Hospital)

Temple University Health System; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Temple Health is seeking a Monitor Technician for per diem shifts at Chestnut Hill Hospital in Philadelphia. You will monitor patient telemetry, record heart rhythms, and immediately notify nurses of changes.

You will set up and verify monitors on admission, transfer, or discharge, document observations, and assist with rapid response as needed. This role supports the clinical care team in a fast-paced hospital setting, requiring meticulous attention to detail and reliable equipment maintenance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education
• General Experience Required

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient telemetry and cardiac rhythms and report changes to clinicians
• Record, document, and communicate heart rate/rhythm information
• Initiate and discontinue monitoring equipment on admission, transfer, or discharge
• Maintain and troubleshoot monitoring equipment to ensure accurate surveillance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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

Description

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 Required

Experience
General Experience Relevant Experience Required

Licenses

Your Tomorrow is Here!

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 inpatient and outpatient, diagnostic and treatment services for people in northwest Philadelphia and eastern Montgomery County. With more than 300 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.

For more information, visit TempleHealth.org

Primary Location

: Pennsylvania-Philadelphia

Job

: Clinical Services

Schedule

: Per Diem

Shift

: Rotating

Employee Status

: Temporary