What are the responsibilities and job description for the Monitor Technician - DAY SHIFT - Ancillary Nursing Monitor Technician position at Hampden Medical Center?
Penn State Health - Hampden Medical Center
Location: US:PA:Enola
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 0.90
Shift: Day
Hours: 7:00a - 7:00p
Recruiter Contact: Kathryn Rush at [email protected]
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The responsibilities of the monitor technician include continuous observation of patient heartbeat patterns, noting heartbeat irregularities in the patients’ telemetry rhythm, ensuring that heart monitors are functioning correctly, and reporting any concerns to the RN in charge of the patient/charge nurse. Possess troubleshooting skills to recognize monitoring the problems, identify probable causes, and seek solutions to correct the problem.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
- High School degree or equivalent
- AHA BLS Required prior to end of orientation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):
- Six (6) Months of Monitor Tech or ED experience, heart arrhythmia course completion, or current nursing student.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:
- Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
- Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
- Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
- Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
- Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH HAMPDEN MEDICAL CENTER?
Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center brings acute inpatient medical services to communities in Cumberland, Perry, and York counties. The facility features 108 private inpatient beds and an attached outpatient medical office building.
YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.
This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
