Monitor Technician
Tower Health

Job Summary

The Monitor Tech will perform the below job functions as a member of the nursing support staff:

• The Monitor Technician performs high-level, on-going patient surveillance.-
• Provides nursing/clinicians with immediate notification of any changes in cardiac rate/rhythm.
• Responsible for monitoring, recording, and reporting heart rhythm from patient cardiac monitors.
• Depending on location, may also monitor seizure and fall risk activity for patients with orders of telemetry, and general patient observation.
• Initiates and discontinues monitoring equipment on admission, transfer, or discharge.
• Conducts maintenance and troubleshooting related to the monitoring equipment on the patient to ensure equipment is in working order to allow for clear monitoring.

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Qualifications

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED. Experience may be considered in lieu of education.

Experience

• No experience

Required Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Collaborative Skills
• Computer Skills to include use and navigation
• Customer Service Skills
• Detail Oriented
• EPIC Proficiency
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• General Clerical Skills
• Good Reasoning Skills
• Keyboarding
• Listening Skills
• Medical Terminology
• Multitasking
• Organizational Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Service Orientation
• Strong Team Player

Overview

Why Reading Hospital?

• 2023 America's 50 Best Hospitals Award
• Recipient of Excellence Award: Stroke Care, Neurosciences, Pulmonary Care, and Critical Care
• Magnet Status
• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Ranked Among Top Ten Hospitals in Pennsylvania
• 5-Star Rating for Overall Hospital Quality
• Vizient Graduate Nurse Residency Program for all new RN grads

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