Cardiac Telemetry Specialist

Socket.dev; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health is seeking a Telemetry Monitor Tech to monitor heart rhythm patterns in the hospital's special care unit using telemetry equipment. You will review patient data, observe monitors, and notify the nursing team of variances to trigger examinations.

The role requires a high school diploma and completion of a Basic Arrhythmia course, with the ability to pass telemetry pre-testing. The team works within a leading NJ health system with multiple facilities.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma is required.
• Completion of Basic Arrhythmia course is required.
• Able to pass telemetry pre-test is required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient information to determine normal heart rhythm pattern, current pattern, and prior variances.
• Observes screen of cardiac monitor and listens for alarm to identify abnormal variation in heart rhythm.
• Informs supervisor or General Duty Nurse of variances to initiate examination of patient.
• Measures length and height of patient's heart rhythm pattern on graphic tape readout, using calipers, and posts information on patient records.
• Answers calls for assistance from patients and inquiries concerning patients from medical staff.
• Prepares documentation regarding evaluation results, progress reports, and personalized treatment plans.
• May perform relevant duties as needed.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Minimal supervision

Education

HS Diploma

Basic Arrhythmia course

Job description

Atlantic Health is seeking a Telemetry Monitor Tech to monitor heart rhythm patterns in the hospital's special care unit using telemetry equipment. You will review patient data, observe monitors, and notify the nursing team of variances to trigger examinations.

The role requires a high school diploma and completion of a Basic Arrhythmia course, with the ability to pass telemetry pre-testing. The team works within a leading NJ health system with multiple facilities.