Cardiac Monitor Technician - 2A HRT - Per Diem, Rotating - Jefferson Torresdale

Job Details

With a commitment to patient- and family-centered care, provides continuous surveillance of telemetry patients in ways that values the uniqueness of each individual and addresses the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of the diversity of patients served by Jefferson Health. Assures proper procedures regarding telemetry monitoring are followed. Follows established policies and procedures for documenting and reporting patient information. Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to provide quality patient care and a safe environment.

Job Description

Essential Functions

· Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

· Recognizes the patients, their family/designated care partner(s) in providing safe, compassionate

and coordinated care based on respect for patient's personal preferences, priorities, needs, and

cultural beliefs and values.

· Minimizes risk of harm to patients and others by following established nursing practices and

protocols and individual performance.

· Uses information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support

ethical decision making.

· Continuously and attentively monitors patients’ cardiac rhythms and pulse oximetry, accurately

interpreting and communicating baseline variations to Registered Nurse.

· Collects data and documents interpreted rhythms and significant events during shift. Completes

required reporting.

· Maintains equipment and assists with application, return, and troubleshooting, escalating according

to established procedures if necessary.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Jefferson Health Northeast

Primary Location Address

10800 Knights Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students.