Monitor Tech - Telemetry

Independence Health System
  • Butler, PA
    7 days ago

    Job Description

    Monitor Tech Steady Nights rotation. Shifts: 7p-730a

    Job Summary:

    Provides clerical and technical support for the nursing staff of 7 Tower, which is a Medical/ Surgical/Cardiovascular Telemetry Unit that provides acute nursing care by performing duties assigned by the Director or designee. Clerical support includes, but is not limited to maintaining patient records, written and computer transcription, ordering and storing of supplies, as well as excellent customer service and communication skills. Technical support includes, but is not limited to, arrhythmia detection and the operation of cardiac monitoring equipment.

    Education

    Minimum:

    High School Diploma or equivalent

    Preferred:

    Basic Arrhythmia Course

    Registration/Certification/Licensure:

    Act 33/73 Clearances

    Experience

    Minimum:

    None

    Preferred:

    Recent experience in a related area, OR related educational background. Previous experience working as a unit secretary/monitor tech.

    Other Requirements:

    N/A

    Status:

    Non-Exempt

    Physical Requirements:

    The following frequency definitions apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted:

    Occasional: (0-1/3 of day , 0 - 2.5 hrs/day, 1 - 4 reps/hr)

    Frequent: (1/3 -2/3 of day , 2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day, 5 -24 reps/hr)

    Constant: (> 2/3rd of day , > 5.5 hrs/day, > 24 reps/hr)

    NOTE: An asterisk (*) indicates that the item is an essential function.

    Non-Material Handling

    Standing* - Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary- OCCASIONAL

    Walking* - Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about- OCCASIONAL

    Sitting* - Body remains in a seated position- CONSTANT

    Stooping*- To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist- OCCASIONAL

    Bending*- To flex the upper body forward- OCCASIONAL

    Twisting*- To rotate the upper body forward- OCCASIONAL

    Climbing*- To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders- N/A

    Ladders*- To ascend and descend ladders- N/A

    Stairs*- To ascend and descend stairs- OCCASIONAL

    Kneeling*- To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees- N/A

    Squatting*- To move the body downwards by bending both knees- OCCASIONAL

    Crouching*- To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs- N/A

    Crawling*- To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees- OCCASIONAL

    Reaching Horizontal*- To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height- CONSTANT

    Reaching Overhead*- To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height- OCCASIONAL

    Grasping* - Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object- FREQUENT

    Finger Manipulation*- To manipulate objects with the use of fingers- CONSTANT

    Seeing* - Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity- CONSTANT

    Hearing* - Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity- CONSTANT

    Repetitive Upper Extremity Use* - Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time- CONSTANT

    Repetitive Lower Extremity Use* - Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time- N/A

    Material Handling

    Pushing *- To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pushing refers to moving an object away from the person.

    OCCASIONAL

    Up to 20#

    Pulling- To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pulling refers to moving an object towards the person.

    OCCASIONAL

    Up to 20#

    Lift- Floor to Waist

    OCCASIONAL

    Up to 50#

    Lift * - Waist to shoulder

    FREQUENT

    Up to 20#

    Lift * - Shoulder to overhead

    FREQUENT

    Up to 20#

    Carrying *- To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet)

    FREQUENT

    Up to 20#

    Environmental Factors

    Working alone- N/A

    Working in cramped quarters- OCCASIONAL

    Constant interruptions *- FREQUENT

    Working with hands in water- N/A

    Use of power tools- N/A

    Working on ladders/scaffolding- N/A

    Exposure to vibration- N/A

    Exposure to dust- N/A

    Exposure to noise (constant)- OCCASIONAL

    Exposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc)- OCCASIONAL

    Exposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing- N/A

    Exposure to slippery walking surfaces- OCCASIONAL

    Exposure to solvents, grease, oils- N/A

    Exposure to radiant energy, ie computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift) *- CONSTANT

    Working with bloodborne pathogens- N/A

    Cardiovascular Energy Requirements- Physical Demand

    Physical Demand

    Met Level

    Examples of similar activity intensity

    Sedentary to Light 0 - 3.5 Light house cleaning, washing dishes, serving food, food shopping, sitting, standing, computer work. Medium 3.6 - 6.3 House work (mopping, scrubbing), health club exercising, treadmill work, stretching, yoga, walk/run-play with children, aerobic class, dancing, carrying bucket/wood, auto body repair, shoveling snow, golf (carrying clubs). Heavy to Very Heavy > 6.4 Calisthenics (push up, pull up, sit up, vigorous effort), carrying groceries upstairs, shoveling coal, bailing hay, fire fighting, sawing by hand, splitting wood.

    As relates to this position:

    Sedentary to Light *- CONSTANT

    Medium- N/A

    Heavy to Very Heavy- N/A

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationButler, PA

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