Heart Rhythm Telemetry Technician - Full-Time

Kindred-Hospitals-3

Rahway (NJ)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 32,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Kindred Hospital New Jersey - Rahway is seeking a Telemetry Monitor Technician to observe and interpret patient heart rhythms using telemetry equipment. The role includes monitoring, recording, and promptly reporting rhythm changes to nursing staff, while ensuring transmitter setup and system troubleshooting are performed for all telemetry patients.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent, current BLS certification, and preferably an EKG certification.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent (preferred).
Current BLS certification (required).
EKG certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitors telemetry of patients by observing telemetry monitors for changes in cardiac rhythms.
Removes and cleans telemetry boxes when patient is discharged from telemetry.
Maintains accurate records of telemetry patients.
Immediately notifies RN or supervisor of rhythm changes.
Assigns transmitters and wires and sets up the monitor system for all telemetry ordered patients.
Troubleshoots transmitters and wires and sets up the monitor system for all telemetry ordered patients.
Stays abreast of federal, state, and local regulations for food safety and sanitation.