Monitor Technician, Full-Time Days, 7a-7p, Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center

Atlantic Health System•Newton, NJ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for monitoring heart rhythm pattern of patients in a special care unit of the hospital to detect abnormal pattern variances, using telemetry equipment.

Requirements

HS Diploma
Completion of Basic Arrhythmia course required
Able to pass telemetry pre-test

Nice To Haves

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Current Monitor Tech experience and/or recent clinical experience preferred

Responsibilities

Reviews patient information to determine normal heart rhythm pattern, current pattern, and prior variances.
Observes screen of cardiac monitor and listens for alarm to identify abnormal variation in heart rhythm.
Informs supervisor or General Duty Nurse of variances to initiate examination of patient.
Measures length and height of patient's heart rhythm pattern on graphic tape readout, using calipers, and posts information on patient records.
Answers calls for assistance from patients and inquiries concerning patients from medical staff.
Prepares documentation regarding evaluation results, progress reports, and personalized treatment plans.
May perform relevant duties as needed.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
Life & AD&D Insurance.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
PTO & Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
Backup and On-Site Childcare
Well-Being Rewards
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance