Telemetry Technician - .9 - 72 Hours Bi-Weekly - Night Shift
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Summary
The Telemetry Technician is responsible for providing continuous surveillance of a group of cardiac monitors and for immediately alerting the appropriate nursing staff of changes in tracings. Observes and communicates with the patients care team members, and documents within their scope at defined intervals.
Job description
Job Duties
- Admits, discharges, transfers the patients into the monitoring system.
- Accurately document actions taken as defined in the role.
- Continuously monitors the addition of new tele patients to all telemetry units and ensures they are present on the main monitoring screen.
- Assure smooth patient handoffs between care teams when appropriate.
- Care and maintenance of monitoring equipment and reports any issues.
- Demonstrates professionalism, basic etiquette, and effective communication with team.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED
- Less than 1 year cardiac monitoring experience preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate's Degree
- 2 years cardiac monitoring experience.
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 7 lbs., continuous sitting >67%, frequent keyboard use/repetitive motion, frequent fine motor activity/wrist position deviation.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- Less than 1 year cardiac monitoring experience preferred
- Associate's Degree preferred
- 2 years cardiac monitoring experience preferred
- Ability to lift and carry 7 lbs.
- Continuous sitting >67%
- Frequent keyboard use/repetitive motion
- Frequent fine motor activity/wrist position deviation
Company overview
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a major healthcare provider and hospital network based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serving the Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania regions. Founded in 1899, LVHN operates as a comprehensive healthcare system with 13 hospital campuses, 28 health centers, numerous primary and specialty care physician practices, and multiple urgent care locations. The network's flagship facility, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, is Pennsylvania's third-largest hospital and features the state's first Level One Trauma Center. LVHN provides a wide range of medical services including specialized institutes for cancer care, heart and vascular treatment, surgical excellence, orthopedics, and neuroscience. The network operates the third-largest heart surgery program in Pennsylvania, performing over 1,200 open-heart procedures annually, and maintains one of the state's largest cancer centers treating over 2,400 new patients each year. In August 2024, LVHN completed a merger with Jefferson Health, becoming part of a larger healthcare system with 32 hospitals and over 700 locations across Pennsylvania. Prior to the merger, LVHN was the largest employer in the Lehigh Valley metropolitan region, with approximately 20,000 employees dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community.