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 continuously monitors telemetry patients while respecting each patient's individual physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs. The role ensures that proper telemetry-monitoring procedures are followed, patient information is documented and reported according to established policies, and the healthcare team can provide quality care in a safe environment. This is a per diem position with a day work shift at Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc., at 18 East Laurel Road in Stratford, New Jersey. The salary range is $17.00 to $22.98 per hour; the actual hiring rate depends on the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications. The position is not eligible for an annual incentive.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Cultural awareness: knowledge of people with diverse backgrounds and the ability to convey respect and connect effectively.
- Health information documentation: knowledge of relevant health information and appropriate documentation methods, with the ability to record medical histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and medical results in written or electronic form.
- Patient safety: knowledge of risks faced by patients in a healthcare environment and the ability to take steps to reduce those risks.
- Life support: knowledge of processes used to restore and maintain essential physiological functions and the ability to apply them in a patient-care situation.
- Accuracy and attention to detail: understanding the importance of accuracy and the ability to process information with a high level of accuracy.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Responsibilities
- Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff 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 risk to patients and others by following established nursing practices, protocols, and individual performance expectations.
- Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support ethical decision-making.
- Continuously monitor patients' cardiac rhythms and pulse oximetry, accurately interpret them, and communicate baseline variations to the Registered Nurse.
- Collect data and document interpreted rhythms and significant events during the shift.
- Complete required reporting.
- Maintain equipment and assist with its application, return, and troubleshooting; escalate issues according to established procedures when necessary.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
- Supplemental insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- 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
- Access to medical insurance, including prescription coverage, for all colleagues, including per diem colleagues
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
