Monitor Technician

Atlantic Health System • Morristown, NJ

11h

About The Position

Atlantic Health System is seeking a Full-time Monitor Technician to work 7PM-7AM Essential Functions/Responsibilities: Documents and interprets telemetry rhythm strips at intervals and with patient changes. Performs independent check of strips to include: time, PR interval measurement, QRS measurement, QT measurement, ectopy and baseline rhythm Assigns telemetry monitoring as ordered by physician Effectively communicates telemetry-related patient information to members of the health care team Continuously checks telemetry monitoring system to ensure proper working order. Demonstrates knowledge of escalating medical emergency and Code Blue process. May perform EKGs

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

• Documents and interprets telemetry rhythm strips at intervals and with patient changes.
• Performs independent check of strips to include: time, PR interval measurement, QRS measurement, QT measurement, ectopy and baseline rhythm
• Assigns telemetry monitoring as ordered by physician
• Effectively communicates telemetry-related patient information to members of the health care team
• Continuously checks telemetry monitoring system to ensure proper working order.
• Demonstrates knowledge of escalating medical emergency and Code Blue process.
• May perform EKGs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED