Cardiac Monitor Technician, Per Diem, Days, Med/Surg, Stratford
About The Position
With a commitment to patient- and family-centered care, the Cardiac Monitor Technician provides continuous surveillance of telemetry patients while recognizing each patient’s individual physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs. The technician ensures established telemetry monitoring procedures are followed, documents and reports patient information according to policy, and collaborates with the healthcare team to support quality care and a safe environment. The role involves continuously monitoring cardiac rhythms and pulse oximetry, interpreting rhythms and communicating baseline variations to a Registered Nurse, documenting interpreted rhythms and significant events, and maintaining monitoring equipment. The technician assists with equipment application, return, and troubleshooting, escalating issues according to established procedures. This is a per diem position on the day shift at Kennedy University Hospitals in Stratford, New Jersey.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Cultural awareness, including knowledge of people with diverse backgrounds and the ability to convey respect and connect effectively.
- Knowledge of health information and documentation methods, including the ability to record relevant patient information in written or electronic form.
- Knowledge of patient safety risks in healthcare settings and the ability to take steps to reduce those risks.
- Knowledge of life-support processes and the ability to apply them in a patient-care situation.
- Accuracy and attention to detail, including the ability to process information accurately.
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Responsibilities
- Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff in a manner consistent with Jefferson’s values.
- Recognize patients and their families or designated care partners and provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care that respects personal preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.
- Reduce risks to patients and others by following established nursing practices, protocols, and individual performance expectations.
- Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate errors, and support ethical decision-making.
- Continuously monitor patients’ cardiac rhythms and pulse oximetry, interpret readings accurately, and communicate baseline variations to a Registered Nurse.
- Collect data, document interpreted rhythms and significant events during the shift, and complete required reporting.
- Maintain equipment; assist with its application and return; troubleshoot issues and escalate them according to established procedures.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
- Supplemental insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement plans
- Tuition assistance
- Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts
- Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage, is available to all colleagues, including per diem colleagues
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Education Level
High school or GED
