Centralized Cardiac Monitoring Technician - Centralized Telemetry Unit - Night Shift

Geisinger•Danville, PA

22d•$16•Onsite

About The Position

The Centralized Cardiac Monitoring Technician provides ongoing surveillance of patient cardiac monitors across multiple floors and settings, promptly notifying nurses and clinicians of changes in cardiac rhythms. The technician sets up telemetry monitors for clinical-unit admissions and performs monitor discharge, maintenance, and configuration. The role also includes rhythm interpretation and documentation, clerical work, equipment troubleshooting, and communication with nursing and clinical staff. A Cardiac Dysrhythmia Course and successful completion of a rhythm analysis examination are required for the described monitoring duties. No experience is required; comprehensive on-the-job training is provided. This position is in the Centralized Telemetry Unit and is typically performed in a clinical environment. The schedule is three 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., including every other weekend and holiday. The successful candidate is dependable, punctual, communicates effectively, collaborates with the care team, and meets orientation and long-term full-time scheduling requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Completion of a Cardiac Dysrhythmia Course and successful passage of a rhythm analysis examination.
Reliability, punctuality, strong attendance, teamwork, and effective communication skills.
Ability to meet orientation and long-term full-time scheduling requirements.
Skills in cardiac testing, communication, computer literacy, and interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

Maintain ongoing surveillance of patients’ cardiac rhythms and notify nursing staff and clinicians of rate or rhythm changes.
Measure and interpret patients’ heart rhythms and document rhythm strips every four hours.
Initiate and discontinue monitoring equipment upon patient admission, transfer, or discharge.
Configure monitoring equipment as needed.
Complete clerical duties related to admissions, discharges, and patient-information documentation in the Central Cardiac Monitoring Room.
Communicate clearly with units and providers and relay rhythm changes completely to unit personnel.
Orient and mentor new staff members.
Provide training and troubleshooting support to the Central Cardiac Monitoring Room and clinical areas.
Troubleshoot monitors with nursing staff and contact Clinical Engineering when appropriate.
Give report to the oncoming shift.
Prioritize and organize work, adjusting priorities as situations change.
Maintain and stock designated equipment, including telemetry and monitoring cables.
Replace defective equipment and report equipment failures to Clinical Engineering.
Protect the confidentiality of information about patients, clinicians, employees, and visitors.
Develop cooperative working relationships with nursing and clinical staff and respond to healthcare providers’ questions and requests.

Benefits

$1,500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
Hiring rate of at least $16.25, with increased rates for experienced individuals.
Shift differentials of up to $3 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
Up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one.
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts and a health savings account.
Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
Paid time off plan with time accruing quickly.
Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,000 per calendar year.
MyHealth Rewards wellness program with a financial incentive.
Adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and a Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
Employee Assistance Program offering care referrals, legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, and digital self-help tools.
Voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.
On-the-job training and education.
Professional growth and advancement opportunities.
Support and mentorship from nursing leaders.
Employee Resource Groups and community involvement.
Employee referral incentive program.