Company

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addressAddressNew Castle, PA
type Form of workFull-time
salary Salary$16.94 - $25.87 an hour
CategoryInformation Technology

Job description

Full Time Monitor Tech – UPMC Jameson

Job ID: 5998783934
Status: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Shift:
Facility: UPMC Jameson
Department: Central Monitoring
Location: 1211 Wilmington Avenue, New Castle, PA
Union Position: No
Salary Range: $ 16.94-25.87 USD

UPMC Jameson is hiring a full-time Monitor Tech to join the Central Monitoring Team!

Purpose:
The primary functions of the Monitor Technician are constant observation, and interpretation of, cardiac rhythms from the centralized monitoring station located in the Intermediate Care Unit. In response to rhythm changes, the Monitor Technician will notify the appropriate staff member. Additional duties include assisting with clerical duties and in maintaining the organization of the nursing station.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist with coordinating transfers.
  • Notify Primary Care Nurse and/or Clinical Supervisor or Charge Nurse of changes.
  • General Secretarial Duties.
  • Provide copy of shift summary and send to appropriate unit of remote monitored patients.
  • Utilize monitor pause to ensure right monitor, right patient, and right room.
  • Placement of, or send to appropriate remote unit, daily monitor renewal labels.
  • Daily monitoring charge in Star system.
  • Cardiac monitoring.
  • Interact with families and visitors.
  • Assist with discharges.
  • Interpretation of cardiac rhythms.
  • Answer Telephones and deliver messages.
  • At the end of 3-11 shifts, send the past 24 hour record to the appropriate unit of remote monitored patients.
  • Documentation of rhythms by printing end of shift strips, include shift summary and changes.
  • Assist with tear down of discharge charts.
  • Verbally report to incoming ICT.
  • Assist with transcription of orders if skill level permits.
  • Communication, internal and external.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent. Cardiac Monitor reading skills obtained through completion of Basic Arrhythmia class. Knowledge of unit specific policies and procedures. Computer skills. Possess Intermediate Care Unit, computer, typing, organizational, communication (both verbal and written) telephone etiquette skills. Knowledge of Medical Terminology. Ability to use Intermediate Care Unit monitors and Central Station, telephone, fax, computer. Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Act 34 with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran


Why Work Here

We know that you have many options when choosing where to build your career. So why choose UPMC? We can think of a few reasons.

Work-Life Balance

Finding the ideal balance to manage the important elements in your life.

Development & Opportunities

Enhancing your career through continued learning opportunities and/or advancement.

Compensation

Receiving competitive pay for the work that you do – base pay, merit, and premium pay.

Performance & Recognition

Rewarding performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC.

Benefits

Providing assistance and security to meet the current and future needs of you and your family.

Work-Life Balance

Finding the ideal balance to manage the important elements in your life.

Development & Opportunities

Enhancing your career through continued learning opportunities and/or advancement.

Compensation

Receiving competitive pay for the work that you do – base pay, merit, and premium pay.

Performance & Recognition

Rewarding performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC.

Benefits

Providing assistance and security to meet the current and future needs of you and your family.

Benefits that Matter to You

We’re committed to providing benefits that meet your needs and support your well-being in all areas of life.

  • Earn over 5 Weeks of Paid Time Off Every Year
  • Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
  • Student loan assistance and tuition reimbursement options
  • Earn up to 8% of your eligible pay in retirement contributions from UPMC
  • Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Benefits that Matter to You

We’re committed to providing our employees with benefits that meet their needs and support their well-being in all areas of life.

  • Earn over 5 weeks of paid time off every year
  • Affordable medical, dental & vision coverage
  • Student loan assistance and tuition reimbursement options
  • Earn up to 8% of your eligible pay in retirement contributions from UPMC
  • Employer-paid life insurance

Support for You – and Your Family

Your career doesn’t impact just you, but the people you care about, too. We’re making sure your career works for the whole family.

  • Two Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
  • Family Planning Resources
  • Tuition Assistance for Dependents
  • Comprehensive Health Care for Dependents
  • Emergency Child and Elder Care Options
  • Flexible Work Arrangements

Support for You – and Your Family

Your career doesn’t impact just you, but the people you care about, too. We’re making sure your career works for the whole family.

  • Flexibility to choose the shifts and work arrangements work best for your lifestyle
  • Two weeks of paid parental leave
  • Family planning resources
  • Comprehensive health care for dependents
  • Emergency child and elder care options

A Culture That Cares

At UPMC, you can find a home among people who share your passions and care about who you are.

  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Awards for Champions of Dignity & Respect
  • Center for Engagement & Inclusion
  • Programs for Veteran Engagement

A Culture That Cares

UPMC is a place where you can find a home, no matter your gender, race, sexual orientation, age, or culture, and where you can meet people who share your passions and care about you.

  • Employee resource groups
  • Awards for champions of dignity & respect
  • Center for Engagement & Inclusion
  • Programs for Veteran Engagement

Tools to Reach Your Potential

Once you become a member of our team, the journey doesn’t stop there. UPMC is committed to supporting your growth and helping you build the career of your dreams.

  • Up to $6,000 of Annual Tuition Assistance
  • Ongoing Learning via Linkedin Learning
  • Accelerated Career Pathways for Growth
  • Robust Instructor-led Education and Learning Pathways

Tools to Reach Your Potential

Once you become a member of our team, the journey doesn’t stop there. UPMC is committed to supporting your growth and helping you build the career of your dreams.

  • Unlimited educational possibilities, including no-cost BSN and MSN programs
  • Robust career ladders for every nurse – no matter your specialty, location, or career stage
  • Up to $6,000 of annual tuition assistance
  • Ongoing learning opportunities

Expansive Opportunity

Where do you want to go with your career? Wherever it is, UPMC can take you there.

  • 96,000+ Employees
  • 40 Hospitals and 800+ Doctors’ Offices and Outpatient Sites
  • Dozens of Career Ladders to Climb
  • International Locations
  • State-of-the-Art Technology

Expansive Opportunity

Where do you want to go with your career? Wherever it is, UPMC can take you there.

  • 96,000+ employees
  • 40 hospitals and 800+ doctors’ offices and outpatient sites
  • International locations
  • State of-the-art technology

Benefits

Paid parental leave, Dependent care reimbursement, Health insurance, Dental insurance, Tuition reimbursement, Paid time off, Parental leave, Vision insurance, Loan assistance, Life insurance
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