Cardiac Monitor Technician - Full Time, Rotating - Jefferson Frankford
Jefferson Health Plans•Philadelphia, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
With a commitment to patient- and family-centered care, the Cardiac Monitor Technician provides continuous surveillance of telemetry patients, recognizing each patient's physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs. The technician follows procedures for telemetry monitoring and policies for documenting and reporting patient information, and works collaboratively with the healthcare team to support quality care and a safe environment. This position is regular, full-time, and has a rotating shift at Jefferson Frankford in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Knowledge of cultural awareness, including respect for people with diverse backgrounds and the ability to connect effectively.
- Knowledge of health information documentation and appropriate methods for recording medical information in written or electronic form.
- Knowledge of patient safety risks in a healthcare environment 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 consistent with Jefferson's values.
- Recognize patients and their families or designated care partners while providing 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 standards.
- Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support ethical decision-making.
- Continuously monitor patients’ cardiac rhythms and pulse oximetry, interpret baseline variations accurately, and communicate them 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 issues; and escalate according to established procedures when necessary.
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, available to all colleagues, including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
