Monitor Technician - Central Telemetry - Per Diem Days (7am-7:30pm)

Hackensack Meridian Health • Hackensack, NJ

18h • $22

About The Position

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years experience in health related field.
• 1 year experience in field or associated field of cardiology.
• Successful completion of monitor technician course at any hospital facility.
• Successful passing rate on the HUMC Dysrhythmia Challenge Exam upon hire or within 6 months of hire.
• Exposure and experience in computers.

Responsibilities

• Observes patient telemetry monitoring system and reports any abnormal responses promptly.
• Admit and discharge patients from patient telemetry monitoring system.
• Runs rhythm strips from patient telemetry monitoring system as per protocol.
• Monitors accurate functioning of patient telemetry monitoring system (i.e., battery life, rhythm clarity related to patient setup, transmitter safety).
• Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 10 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED