Telemetry Monitor Technician (Per Diem)

Temple-Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Chestnut Hill Hospital is seeking a Monitor Technician to perform high-level patient surveillance and provide rapid notification to nursing staff of any changes in cardiac rate or rhythm. The role involves monitoring heart rhythm via telemetry, observing patient status, and coordinating with clinicians as needed.

Responsibilities include initiating and discontinuing telemetry monitoring on admission, transfer, or discharge, and performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting of monitoring

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients continuously and provide nursing/clinician with immediate notification of changes in heart rate or rhythm.
• Record and report heart rhythm from patient cardiac monitors and supervise seizure and fall risk activity as ordered.
• Initiate and discontinue monitoring equipment on admission, transfer or discharge.
• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting of monitoring equipment to ensure operability and reliable monitoring.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Chestnut Hill Hospital is seeking a Monitor Technician to perform high-level patient surveillance and provide rapid notification to nursing staff of any changes in cardiac rate or rhythm. The role involves monitoring heart rhythm via telemetry, observing patient status, and coordinating with clinicians as needed.

Responsibilities include initiating and discontinuing telemetry monitoring on admission, transfer, or discharge, and performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting of monitoring