Cardiac Monitor Technician - FT Nights - Telemetry - Einstein Montgomery
About The Position
With a commitment to patient- and family-centered care, the Cardiac Monitor Technician provides continuous surveillance of telemetry patients while respecting each person’s individual physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs. The technician follows established telemetry monitoring procedures and policies for documenting and reporting patient information, and collaborates with the healthcare team to support quality patient care and a safe environment. The role includes continuously monitoring cardiac rhythms and pulse oximetry, interpreting and communicating baseline variations to a Registered Nurse, documenting interpreted rhythms and significant events, completing required reports, and maintaining monitoring equipment. The technician also assists with equipment application, return, and troubleshooting, escalating issues according to established procedures.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Cultural awareness, including knowledge of people from diverse backgrounds and the ability to convey respect and connect effectively.
- Knowledge of health information relevance and appropriate documentation methods, including recording medical histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and medical results in written or electronic form.
- Knowledge of patient safety risks in healthcare environments and the ability to take 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 with a high level of accuracy.
- 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, providing safe, compassionate, and coordinated care that respects personal preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.
- Reduce the risk of harm by following established nursing practices, protocols, and individual performance expectations.
- Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support ethical decision-making.
- Continuously and attentively 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; assist with its application and return; troubleshoot equipment and escalate issues according to established procedures.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
- Supplemental insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement plans
- Tuition assistance
- Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts
- Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage, is available to all colleagues, including those working less than part-time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
