Job Description
Overview
We believe in the power of people to create great care.
Pottstown Hospital is a 232-bed, acute care hospital offering an extensive range of services, including inpatient and outpatient, medical, surgical, obstetric, pediatric, diagnostic, and emergency care, as well as primary care, family practice, and pediatric offices. With 260 physicians representing 40 medical specialties, we serve the healthcare needs of residents in Pottstown and surrounding areas.
We're 1,150 healthcare professionals strong, and our team of physicians, nurses, staff, and volunteers is focused on exceeding expectations while delivering compassionate, safe, quality care. Our accolades include: Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval for hip and knee replacement; Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval and AHA Stroke Association Gold Plus Distinction for our Primary Stroke Center; and four-time commendation from the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons for our Regional Cancer Center.
Responsibilities
The Cardiac Monitor Tech is responsible for observing, interpreting and communicating patient electrocardiographic data and performing basic physiologic parameters for all telemetry units. Responsible for documenting and reporting heart rhythms and changes. Accountable for alarm limit setting on the monitors while following policies for placing telemetry leads on patients and troubleshoot telemetry problems.
Qualifications
Education:
Certification/Licensure:
Experience/Skills:
We believe in the power of people to create great care.
Pottstown Hospital is a 232-bed, acute care hospital offering an extensive range of services, including inpatient and outpatient, medical, surgical, obstetric, pediatric, diagnostic, and emergency care, as well as primary care, family practice, and pediatric offices. With 260 physicians representing 40 medical specialties, we serve the healthcare needs of residents in Pottstown and surrounding areas.
We're 1,150 healthcare professionals strong, and our team of physicians, nurses, staff, and volunteers is focused on exceeding expectations while delivering compassionate, safe, quality care. Our accolades include: Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval for hip and knee replacement; Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval and AHA Stroke Association Gold Plus Distinction for our Primary Stroke Center; and four-time commendation from the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons for our Regional Cancer Center.
Responsibilities
The Cardiac Monitor Tech is responsible for observing, interpreting and communicating patient electrocardiographic data and performing basic physiologic parameters for all telemetry units. Responsible for documenting and reporting heart rhythms and changes. Accountable for alarm limit setting on the monitors while following policies for placing telemetry leads on patients and troubleshoot telemetry problems.
Qualifications
Education:
- High School Diploma/GED (required)
Certification/Licensure:
- Successful completion of a basic EKG Arrhythmia Interpretation Class (required)
- Valid American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers BLS course (required)
Experience/Skills:
- At least six months experience as an EMT or Telemetry Tech preferred
- Demonstrated ability to manage time and task effectively
- Ability to work within a team and individually
- Demonstrated ability to manage call volume, professionally
- Epic experience is (preferred)
- Previous experience in the hospital environment (preferred)
About Tower Health
Providing high-quality healthcare to the communities we serve in eastern Pennsylvania, Tower Health includes seven hospitals that ensure advanced medicine, a wide array of essential services, and a compassionate, collaborative approach to patient-centered care. Across our system, you’ll find many opportunities to build an outstanding career. We invite you to explore our facilities and choose the path that’s right for you.