Per Diem Days Cardiac Monitor Technician Abington

Jefferson Health; Abington Township (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health in Abington, PA seeks a Per Diem Cardiac Monitor Technician to provide continuous surveillance of telemetry patients. You will interpret rhythms, document events, and communicate important changes to RNs to support safe, compassionate patient care.

Role requires a High School Diploma or GED, familiarity with health information documentation, patient safety, and Life Support basics. BLS is preferred; confidentiality and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Cultural awareness and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Health Information Documentation knowledge.
• Patient Safety knowledge.
• Life Support knowledge.
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail.
• BLS certification if available.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitors telemetry patients and communicates rhythm findings to the Registered Nurse.
• Collects data and documents interpreted rhythms and significant events during shift.
• Maintains equipment and assists with application, return, and troubleshooting per procedures.
• Follows policies and reports patient information to ensure safe, high-quality care.

Skills

Attention to detail

Telemetry monitoring

Communication

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Per Diem Days Cardiac Monitor Technician Abington### Per Diem Days Cardiac Monitor Technician AbingtonApply: Montgomery County, PA: Variable time: Posted Yesterday: REQ-0031099**Number of Positions In Requisition**1**Job Details**With a commitment to patient- and family-centered care, provides continuous surveillance of telemetry patients in ways that values the uniqueness of each individual and addresses the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of the diversity of patients served by Jefferson Health. Assures proper procedures regarding telemetry monitoring are followed. Follows established policies and procedures for documenting and reporting patient information. Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to provide quality patient care and a safe environment.**Job Description** **Summary** With a commitment to patient- and family-centered care, provides continuous surveillance of telemetry patients in ways that values the uniqueness of each individual and addresses the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of the diversity of patients served by Jefferson Health. Assures proper procedures regarding telemetry monitoring are followed. Follows established policies and procedures for documenting and reporting patient information. Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to provide quality patient care and a safe environment. **Job Duties*** Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.* Recognizes the patients, their family/designated care partner(s) in providing safe, compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient's personal preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.* Minimizes risk of harm to patients and others by following established nursing practices and protocols and individual performance.* Uses information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support ethical decision making.* Continuously and attentively monitors patients’ cardiac rhythms and pulse oximetry, accurately interpreting and communicating baseline variations to Registered Nurse.* Collects data and documents interpreted rhythms and significant events during shift. Completes required reporting.* Maintains equipment and assists with application, return, and troubleshooting, escalating according to established procedures if necessary. **Minimum Qualifications*** High School Diploma/GED* Cultural Awareness Knowledge of people with diverse backgrounds and the ability to convey respect and connect effectively.* Health Information Documentation - Knowledge of the relevance of health information and appropriate documentation methods, ability to record medical histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and medical results in written or electronic form. (THNU0290)* Patient Safety - Knowledge of the risks faced by patients in a healthcare environment, and the ability to take steps to reduce these risks. (THNU0300)* Life Support - Knowledge of the process taken to restore and maintain essential physiological functions, and the ability to apply these processes in a patient care situation. (THNU0320)* Accuracy and Attention to Detail - Understanding of the necessity and value of accuracy and attention to detail, ability to process information with high levels of accuracy. (I0960)* BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association **Additional Qualifications** **Physical Demands** Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. \\*Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR. Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.**Work Shift**Workday Day (United States of America)**Worker Sub Type**Regular**Employee Entity**Abington Memorial Hospital**Primary Location Address**1200 Old York Road, Abington, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaNationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.