Monitor Technician - Central Telemetry - PT Nights with Benefits (11pm-7:30am)

Hackensack Meridian Health•Hackensack, NJ

2d•$22

About The Position

The Monitor Technician monitors cardiac rhythms for patients who require telemetry monitoring. The role involves observing the telemetry system, promptly reporting abnormal responses, admitting and discharging patients in the system, and running rhythm strips according to protocol. The technician also checks that the system is functioning accurately, including battery life, rhythm clarity related to patient setup, and transmitter safety. The technician identifies the needs of the patient population and adapts care and communication to individual needs, including age, culture, language, hearing, vision, developmental level, education, and literacy. Other duties or projects may be assigned, and the position adheres to the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, and/or completion of a GED equivalent program.
At least 2 years of experience in health-related fields.
At least 1 year of experience in cardiology or an associated field.
Successful completion of a monitor technician course at a hospital facility.
Successful passing of the HUMC Dysrhythmia Challenge Exam upon hire or within 6 months of hire.
Exposure to and experience with computers.

Responsibilities

Monitor cardiac rhythms of patients who require monitoring at specified times.
Observe the patient telemetry monitoring system and promptly report abnormal responses.
Admit and discharge patients from the patient telemetry monitoring system.
Run rhythm strips from the patient telemetry monitoring system according to protocol.
Monitor the accurate functioning of the patient telemetry monitoring system, including battery life, rhythm clarity related to patient setup, and transmitter safety.
Identify patient population needs and modify and deliver care to address those needs, including age, culture, language, hearing, and visual impairment.
Communicate with patients, parents, and/or primary caregivers at an appropriate developmental, age, educational, and literacy level.
Perform other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Adhere to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.