CARDIAC MONITOR TECH - PART TIME

COOPER PEDIATRICS; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Opportunities for career growth

Competitive compensation

Job summary

A healthcare organization in New Jersey is seeking a telemetry technician to assist in monitoring patients' heart rhythms. The role demands familiarity with telemetry equipment and a focus on patient safety. Candidates are required to have a High School Diploma and AHA Basic Life Support Certification. Previous telemetry experience is preferred but not mandatory. This entry-level position offers opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• AHA Basic Life Support Certification required.
• Dysrhythmia course completion preferred.

Responsibilities

• Document patient’s rhythm interpretation and measure HR, PR, QRS and QT intervals.
• Notify nursing staff for loss of telemetry signal and changes in patient condition.
• Utilize Emergency Intercom for life-threatening rhythms.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

About us

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

Short Description

• Assists in providing direct, indirect, and non-patient care responsibilities.
• Assumes responsibility for record keeping, intra-departmental and interdepartmental communications, written and electronic medical record keeping.
• Follow policies and procedures to ensure patient safety.
• Record keeping responsibilities include documenting Snippets in GE Airstrip every four hours. Document patient’s rhythm interpretation and measure HR, PR, QRS and QT intervals when applicable for each patient monitored on telemetry.
• Use Telemetry Report Sheet to Document patient’s rhythm including ectopic events, rhythm changes.
• Document each patient’s hourly rhythm and heart rate on the Telemetry Report Sheet.
• Notify nursing staff for loss of telemetry signal, weak batteries and changes in patient’s condition including rhythm changes, ectopic events and significant changes in patient’s heart rate.
• Utilize Event Report Sheet to document notification of patient’s rhythms and ectopic changes to nursing staff. Document escalation calls utilizing chain of command for any delay in response from nursing staff.
• Utilize Emergency Intercom to communicate life threatening rhythms and ectopic events to the nursing unit.

Experience Required

• 0-2 years experience preferred.
• Previous telemetry experience preferred.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Dysrhythmia course completion preferred.

License/Certification Requirements

• AHA Basic Life Support Certification required.
• CRAT – Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician preferred.
• CCT – Certified Cardiographic Technician preferred.