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Tower Health

Monitor Technician

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What they do

A Telemetry Technician operates EKG (electrocardiogram) equipment to monitor heart activity in a patient. Works closely with cardiologists to diagnose cardiovascular conditions and problems.

$45,631 / year median in Pennsylvania

+3% projected growth

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Job Summary The Monitor Technician performs high-level on-going patient surveillance and 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.
Comprehensive Benefits:
Shared Governance, and our Career Advancement Program. Enjoy flexible scheduling, tuition reimbursement, generous benefits, & pay. Comprehensive benefits to include earned time off, enhanced tuition assistance, retirement savings with employer match, and so much more! Tower Tuition Discount Program - Up to 50% off for Eligible Employees AND Qualified Family Members who attend credit courses at Drexel University #PHX Qualifications Education Requirements High School Diploma or GED. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education. Experience Experience with telemetry and cardiac monitors is not required, however it is highly preferred. 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 Tower Health is a regional healthcare system serving communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.
Qualifications:
Education Requirements High School Diploma or GED. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education. Experience Experience with telemetry and cardiac monitors is not required, however it is highly preferred. 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