Telemetry Monitoring Specialist (Night Shifts)

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

Paid time off

On-the-job training

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a Monitoring Technician to perform ongoing surveillance of patient cardiac monitors across multiple floors. The role provides immediate notification of rhythm changes to nursing staff and ensures accurate admission setup and monitor maintenance. On-the-job training is provided for this full-time position.

Unit: Centralized Telemetry Unit. Schedule: Three 12-hour Night shifts (7:00pm - 7:30am) including every other weekend and holiday.

Qualifications

• Must maintain high-level surveillance of patient cardiac rhythms.
• Ability to interpret rhythm strips and communicate changes clearly.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ongoing surveillance of patients’ cardiac rhythms and notify nursing staff of changes.
• Measure and document heart rhythm every four hours.
• Initiate and discontinue monitoring on admission, transfer, or discharge.
• Configure monitoring equipment and perform routine maintenance.
• Document patient information from Central Cardiac Monitoring Room.
• Mentor new staff and serve as a training resource.
• Troubleshoot monitors with nursing staff and coordinate with Clinical Engineering.
• Provide reports to oncoming shift.
• Prioritize and organize work according to patient needs.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Teamwork

Communication

Attendance

Education

Cardiac Dysrhythmia Course

Job description

Geisinger is seeking a Monitoring Technician to perform ongoing surveillance of patient cardiac monitors across multiple floors. The role provides immediate notification of rhythm changes to nursing staff and ensures accurate admission setup and monitor maintenance. On-the-job training is provided for this full-time position.

Unit: Centralized Telemetry Unit. Schedule: Three 12-hour Night shifts (7:00pm - 7:30am) including every other weekend and holiday.