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Purpose:

Located at UPMC Community Osteopathic Hospital in Harrisburg, PA, we are a small but vitally important department that specializes in continuous cardiac monitoring of all medical/surgical patients requiring telemetry monitoring. This non-clinical and sedentary role requires teamwork, effective communication skills, interdisciplinary collaboration, and attention to details with the ability to respond quickly to emergencies.

To help prepare for the role of telemetry monitor technician, training is provided on cardiac rhythms and associated interventions for experienced and novice team members. During orientation, dedication to learning the material is essential; studying, flexibility with the orientation schedule, and commitment to scheduled shifts will all contribute to success in learning the material.

We are committed to caring for our staff and investing in their futures. Flexible scheduling, routine leadership check-ins, and tuition reimbursement are a few ways we show our commitment.

_*This is a Full Time (36 hours/week) Night Shift Position (7:00pm - 7:00am) with Every 3rd Weekend and Every Other Holiday Requirements_

Responsibilities:

* Completion of Basic Arrhythmia Course.

* Interprets cardiac rhythm of patients.

* Reports changes outside stated parameters to the appropriate nursing unit.

* Total concentration on telemetry monitors for 8-12 hours a day.

* Remain alert and responsive to emergency situations within established guidelines.

* Maintains and updates each patient monitor record in a consistent and timely manner.

* Maintains effective inter- and intra-departmental communications, both written and oral

* Identifies and communicates patient information to the next shift and ensures effective handoff.

* Accurately documents withing the electronic medical record.

* Provides routine maintenance to the telemetry equipment and troubleshoots minor problems.

* Identifies problems and seeks resources to resolve problems within their control.

* Display awareness of cultural diversity.

* Handles patient information in a confidential manner

* Instructs staff on nursing units how to troubleshoot minor problems (i.e., lead placement).

* Identifies own learning needs and sets personal goals top achieve success.

* Aware of quality improvement initiatives on the unit and contributes appropriately.

* Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

* High School graduate (or completion of G.E.D.)

* Completion of Basic Arrhythmia course within 3 months of date of hire

* Ability to respond to and communicate effectively in emergency situations.

* Ability to work productively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.

* Basic computer skills

* Ability to focus on telemetry monitors for 8-12 hours a day

* Positive, approachable, respectful and team-oriented person.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

Completion of telemetry/arrhythmia course within 3 months of date of hire

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran