Monitor Technician

AtlantiCare•Galloway Township, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Monitor Technician provides support to the patient care delivery team by observing the heart rhythms of patients who are receiving cardiac monitoring. The Monitor Technician is responsible for maintaining alarm parameters established by the physician and for notifying the Registered Nurse of critical changes in patient cardiac rhythms (as per telemetry communication protocol for Centralized Telemetry). This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Successful completion of dysrhythmia recognition course required within 30 days of hire.
AHA BLS certification required within 30 days of hire or transfer.
Cardiac monitor technician experience required.
Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire

Responsibilities

Observing the heart rhythms of patients who are receiving cardiac monitoring.
Maintaining alarm parameters established by the physician.
Notifying the Registered Nurse of critical changes in patient cardiac rhythms (as per telemetry communication protocol for Centralized Telemetry).
Providing quality customer service.
Participating in performance improvement efforts.
Demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation.