Cardiac Monitor Technician Per Diem Days

Job Details Cardiac Monitor Technician Per Diem Days Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) certification preferred

Job Description

About Jefferson Join the mission of Improving Lives as a Cardiac Monitor Technician at Jefferson Health. With more than 42,000 employees, Jefferson is the second-largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in the region. Our commitment to improving lives extends to every patient, every day. Awards & Recognition Jefferson University Hospital is Magnet® recognized and ranked among the Best Hospitals in the Philadelphia Metro Area and Top Hospitals in Pennsylvania. Job Summary Provides continuous surveillance of telemetry patients while supporting patient- and family-centered care. Monitors and interprets cardiac rhythms, communicates changes promptly to the Registered Nurse, and documents patient information in accordance with established policies and procedures. Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to ensure safe, high-quality patient care. Essential Functions Interacts with patients, families, visitors, and staff in alignment with Jefferson’s values. Monitors cardiac rhythms and pulse oximetry, recognizing and reporting abnormalities to the Registered Nurse. Documents rhythm interpretations and significant events during each shift. Maintains and troubleshoots telemetry equipment, escalating issues as needed. Supports safe, compassionate, and coordinated care that respects patients’ preferences and cultural values. Utilizes information technology systems to document and communicate patient information. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required Experience: Previous telemetry monitoring and/or patient care experience preferred Certifications / Licensure Basic Life Support (BLS) required Completion of a telemetry monitoring course and exam preferred Telemetry certification preferred Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) certification preferred Work Shift Workday Day (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Regular Employee Entity Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. Primary Location Address 2301 South Broad Street,, 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. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. Benefits Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance. For more benefits information, please click here In keeping with Jefferson's Mission, We Improve Lives, it is our goal to recruit, retain, develop and reward highly-qualified employees. If you are enthusiastic, caring and dedicated to service excellence, we invite you to consider joining Jefferson. Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education. With a long standing history, Jefferson has been advancing the medical field from the heart of Center City Philadelphia for nearly 200 years. Our Mission, We Improve Lives, expands to every corner of the organization. From our weekly farmer’s market, to our new Jefferson Accelerator Zone for innovation, our employees’ passion for the community is evident by the daily gestures towards our patients, students and each other.