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, respecting each individual’s uniqueness and addressing the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of diverse patients. The technician ensures proper telemetry-monitoring procedures are followed and complies with established policies for documenting and reporting patient information. The role works collaboratively with the healthcare team to support quality patient care and a safe environment. The position is based at Albert Einstein Medical Center in East Norriton, Pennsylvania, and is a regular employee role on the night shift.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Knowledge of cultural awareness, including the ability to respect and connect effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Knowledge of health information 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 a healthcare environment 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 accurately.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Ability to lift and carry 40–50 lbs.
- Ability to meet physical demands that may include frequent to continuous standing and walking; kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR as required by the role.
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 requirements.
- Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support ethical decision-making.
- Continuously monitor patients’ cardiac rhythms and pulse oximetry, accurately interpret findings, and communicate baseline variations to the Registered Nurse.
- Collect data and document interpreted rhythms and significant events during the shift; complete required reporting.
- Maintain equipment and assist with its application, return, and troubleshooting, escalating issues according to established procedures when necessary.
- Follow proper procedures for telemetry monitoring and established policies for documenting and reporting patient information.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to provide quality patient care and a safe environment.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
- Supplemental insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- 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
