Cardiac Monitor Technician – Per Diem

Centrastate Healthcare System, Inc; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare seeks a dedicated Monitor Technician to join their team. This role involves providing essential technical support in monitoring cardiac patients, ensuring quality patient care through meticulous observation and documentation. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and experience in telemetry monitoring or EKG interpretation. Join a community-focused organization that values diversity and offers a warm, welcoming culture. With competitive compensation and a robust benefits package, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in patient care and contribute to a healthier community.

Benefits

Highly Competitive Compensation

Excellent Benefits Package

403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match

401(a) Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Growth Opportunity

Continuing Education / Onsite Training

Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits

Qualifications

• High school diploma required, with experience in Tele-Monitoring or EKG course.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cardiac patients and document telemetry readings accurately.
• Assist healthcare professionals and report abnormalities promptly.
• Ensure equipment is functioning and maintain adequate monitoring supplies.

Skills

Patient Care

Telemetry Monitoring

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Basic EKG Interpretation Course

Job description

Overview

CentraState Healthcare System, headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey is a leading non-profit healthcare delivery system in New Jersey. The System includes CentraState Medical Center, a community-based hospital, an ambulatory campus, three senior living facilities and three free-standing community health pavilions, and a charitable foundation. As the 3rd largest employer in Monmouth County, CentraState Healthcare System continues to live up to its reputation of being a truly great place to work, recently designated a Great Place to Work-Certified company.

CentraState Medical Center is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide skilled technical assistance to licensed professionals by performing assigned duties and services required to deliver quality patient care. Follows established standards, Joint Commission, and CSHS policies and procedures. Monitors cardiac patients. A patient-focused care model utilizing a multidisciplinary approach is used as the method to deliver care in the department. Attends system-wide orientation and nursing orientation.

Per Diem hours to flex between shifts- 7a-7:30p & 7p-7:30a, weekend availability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides considerate respectful care focused upon the patient’s individual need.
• Affirms the patient’s right to make decisions regarding his/her medical care, including the decision to discontinue treatment, to the extent permitted by law.
• Demonstrates the ability to obtain information and interpret it in terms of the needs of the age of the patients cared for.
• Successfully completes life-span education as appropriate.
• Collects telemetry strips for each monitored patient at the beginning, middle of the shift, and PRN, whenever there is a change in rhythm, rate or configuration.
• Records on telemetry strip the measurement of the PR interval, RR, QRS and rhythm and affixes own initials.
• Mounts strips in the chart after nurse verifies interpretation and initials strips.
• Reports any abnormality and deviation in rate or rhythm to the RN.
• Assists physicians and nurses in locating patient’s rhythm on monitor, and accessing other monitor properties.
• Monitors patient’s whereabouts and appropriately pauses or re-starts tracings on monitor. Ensures alarms are functioning properly each shift and as needed.
• Prepares telemetry start pack for every admission, which includes a set of new batteries.
• Admits, transfers and discontinues patients from the monitor.
• Checks equipment every shift and notifies Nurse Manager or Asst. Nurse Manager of any malfunction.
• Assures adequate supply of monitoring needs to cover off-shifts, weekends/holidays.
• Prepares/completes the Monitor Technician Checklist every shift in compliance with CSHS requirements.
• Accounts for telemetry units available at beginning and end of shift.
• Marks with highlighter pen the names of patients with discontinued telemetry for that day.
• The 11-7 Monitor Tech prepares the list of patients for the following day.
• Documents significant information under “Comments” section.
• Collects significant tracings from monitor during “Code 2”, carotid massage and other situations when directed.
• Observes telemetry monitors continuously.
• Notifies nurse immediately for patient’s complaints of pain/discomfort and any observed change in condition.
• Verbalizes understanding that pain management is a priority to patient and nurse.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year recent experience of Interpretation for live Tele-Monitor required, OR
• Recent completion of basic EKG Interpretation course for monitor technicians required.
• Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.

Physical Demands

CentraState Healthcare System is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system that provides comprehensive health services in the central New Jersey region. In addition to offering a full range of leading-edge diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState serves as a valuable health partner focused on the latest ways to prevent disease, promote healthy behaviors, and help people of all ages live life well.

When you bring your talent to CentraState, you are joining a trailblazing healthcare facility, committed to providing high-quality, patient-focused care. Join us in making incredible strides in health care, and making a difference in our community.

What We Offer:

• Highly competitive compensation
• Excellent benefits package and rewards program
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• 401(a) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
• Continuing Education / Onsite Training
• A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect
• Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At CentraState Healthcare System, we welcome and promote the diversity of our employee family! Each unique person contributes to the overall success of this organization.

CentraState Healthcare System, is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and, therefore, abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment.