Per Diem Days Cardiac Monitor Technician Abington

Jefferson Health Plans • Abington, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

With a commitment to patient- and family-centered care, the Cardiac Monitor Technician provides continuous surveillance of telemetry patients while valuing each patient’s uniqueness and addressing the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of the diverse population served by Jefferson Health. The technician ensures that proper telemetry monitoring procedures are followed, documents and reports patient information according to established policies, and collaborates with the healthcare team to support quality care and a safe environment.

This is a per diem, day-shift position at Abington Memorial Hospital in Abington, Pennsylvania.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of cultural awareness, including respect for people from diverse backgrounds and the ability to connect effectively.
• Knowledge of health information and appropriate documentation methods, including recording relevant patient information in written or electronic form.
• Knowledge of patient safety risks in healthcare environments and steps to reduce those risks.
• Knowledge of life-support processes and the ability to apply them in a patient-care situation.
• Accuracy and attention to detail, including the ability to process information accurately.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff in a manner consistent with Jefferson’s values.
• Recognize patients and their families or designated care partners, and provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care that respects personal preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.
• Reduce risks of harm to patients and others by following established nursing practices, protocols, and individual performance requirements.
• Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate errors, and support ethical decision-making.
• Continuously monitor patients’ cardiac rhythms and pulse oximetry; accurately interpret and communicate baseline variations to the Registered Nurse.
• Collect data, document interpreted rhythms and significant events during the shift, and complete required reporting.
• Maintain equipment and assist with its application, return, and troubleshooting; escalate issues according to established procedures when necessary.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including prescription coverage, is available to colleagues, including per diem colleagues.
• Jefferson offers medical and prescription, supplemental, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and voluntary benefits with access to group insurance rates and discounts.
• Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University are available after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED