Centralized Cardiac Monitoring Technician

3 weeks ago

Shamokin Dam, United States Geisinger Health System Full time
Job Title: Centralized Cardiac Monitoring Technician - Centralized Telemetry Unit - Full Time Night Shift
Location: Danville, Pennsylvania
Job Category: Nursing Support Services, Nursing and Nursing Support
Schedule: Nights
Work Type: Full time
Department: Continuous Video Monitoring Unit & EICU Nursing Services Division
Date Posted: 10/16/2024
Job ID: R-67993
Job Summary Geisinger is proud to offer a Centralized Cardiac Monitoring Technician a $1500 sign on bonus for eligible candidates, $15.75 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $3 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts Also offering up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse
Job Duties

Benefits of working at Geisinger: 

  • Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one 
  • Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents  
  • Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)  
  • Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage  
  • 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions  
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly  
  • Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year  
  • MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive  
  • Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones  
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more 
  • Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance  
  • Shared governance structure that empowers our nursing support staff 
  • On the job training and education 
  • Professional opportunities for growth and advancement 
  • Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders 
  • Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups              
  • Employee referral incentive program 
  • Geisinger values and prioritizes the safety and security of our staff by investing in a Strongline Alert Notification system worn by our staff, robust camera surveillance system, metal detectors at certain locations and security guards/K9 program on campus. 

Join the Geisinger Family Apply now To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact Allison Honabach at ahonabach1@geisinger.edu 

Job Description: 

The Monitoring Technician is responsible for on-going surveillance of patient cardiac monitors on multiple floors and settings. Provides registered nurses and clinicians with immediate notification of any changes in cardiac rhythms. The Monitoring technician completes the admission set-up of telemetry monitors for the clinical units and performs monitor discharge and maintenance. The Monitoring Technician has completed a Cardiac Dysrhythmia Course and successfully passed a rhythm analysis examination.

  • Maintains ongoing, high-level surveillance of patients’ cardiac rhythms and notifies nursing and clinicians of any rate and rhythm changes.
  • Measures and interprets patients’ heart rhythm and documents on patient rhythm strip every four hours.
  • Initiates and discontinues monitoring equipment on admission, transfer, or discharge.
  • Performs configuration as necessary.
  • Performs clerical duties related to admission, discharge, and documentation of patient information from Central Cardiac Monitoring Room.
  • Communicates clearly when receiving information from units or providers.
  • Uses clear and complete communication with unit personnel when delivering information about changes in patient rhythm.
  • Orients and mentors new staff members.
  • Serves as a resource for training and troubleshooting to both the Central Cardiac Monitoring Room and clinical areas.
  • Troubleshoots monitors with nursing staff and contacts Clinical Engineering as appropriate.
  • Gives report to oncoming shift.
  • Prioritizes and organizes work assignment and adjusts priorities based on changing situations.
  • Maintains and stocks all designated equipment, including telemetry and monitoring cables.
  • Replaces defective equipment and reports failures to Clinical Engineering.
  • Adheres to confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patients, clinicians, employees, and visitors.
  • Develops a rapport and cooperative relationship with nursing and clinical staff and responds to questions and requests from healthcare providers.


Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

Unit:  Centralized Telemetry Unit

Schedule: 7p-7:30a, including every other weekend and holiday.  

No experience required. Comprehensive on the job training provided. 

Education High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)
Our Purpose & Values OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

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