Job Summary The Monitor Tech will perform the below job functions as a member of the nursing support staff: The Monitor Technician performs high-level, on-going patient surveillance.- Provides nursing/clinicians with immediate notification of any changes in cardiac rate/rhythm. Responsible for monitoring, recording, and reporting heart rhythm from patient cardiac monitors. Depending on location, may also monitor seizure and fall risk activity for patients with orders of telemetry, and general patient observation. Initiates and discontinues monitoring equipment on admission, transfer, or discharge. Conducts maintenance and troubleshooting related to the monitoring equipment on the patient to ensure equipment is in working order to allow for clear monitoring. #READ Qualifications Education Requirements High School Diploma or GED. Experience may be considered in lieu of education. Experience No experience Required Skills Analytical Skills Collaborative Skills Computer Skills to include use and navigation Customer Service Skills Detail Oriented EPIC Proficiency Excellent Communications Skills Excellent Interpersonal Skills General Clerical Skills Good Reasoning Skills Keyboarding Listening Skills Medical Terminology Multitasking Organizational Skills Problem Solving Skills Service Orientation Strong Team Player Overview Why Reading Hospital? 2023 America’s 50 Best Hospitals Award Recipient of Excellence Award: Stroke Care, Neurosciences, Pulmonary Care, and Critical Care Magnet Status Level 1 Trauma Center Ranked Among Top Ten Hospitals in Pennsylvania 5-Star Rating for Overall Hospital Quality Vizient Graduate Nurse Residency Program for all new RN grads Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here: Reading Hospital Virtual Tour