Monitor Technician

RWJBarnabas Health; Long Branch (NJ); On-site; USD 27,719 - 39,479; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is looking for a Monitor Technician at Monmouth Medical Center, responsible for evaluating patient cardiac monitors and alerting healthcare professionals of any changes. The role involves documenting patient data, performing clerical duties, and mentoring staff.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and experience in telemetry. Work in a team environment where communication and patient care are paramount. This is a per diem day shift position with a pay rate of $24.39 hourly.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of all orientation programs.
• Preferably completed a cardiac dysrhythmia course.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient cardiac rhythms and notify clinicians of changes.
• Document all required elements for cardiac rhythm interpretation.
• Provide reports to oncoming shifts.

Skills

Telemetry skills

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Monitor Technician

Location: Monmouth Medical Center

Department Name: Cardiac Telemetry

Req #: 0000233672

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $24.39 - $24.39 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview

The Monitor Technician is responsible for ongoing surveillance of patient cardiac monitors and provides Rns and/or clinicians with immediate notification of any changes in the cardiac rhythms. The technician delivers telemetry to inpatient units and performs monitor connections and discharges, patient preparation, and teaching related to the monitor.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of all orientation programs

Preferred:

• Telemetry and/or successful completion of a cardiac dysrhythmia course

Scheduling Requirements

• Day Shift
• Per Diem Scheduling

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates and maintains ongoing, high-level surveillance of patient’s cardiac rhythms and notifies nursing/clinicians of any rate/rhythm changes according to clinician/provider orders
• Measures, interprets and documents all elements required for cardiac rhythm strip interpretation and place on patient’s chart.
• Notifies RN of episodes of class III arrhythmias and documents appropriately.
• Gives reports to oncoming shift
• Documents all elements required for cardiac rhythm strip interpretation
• Demonstrates positive guest relations by introducing self to patient and family; providing privacy and sensitivity and exhibiting tact and compassion at all times regardless of circumstances.
• Develops a rapport and cooperative relationship with nursing and clinical staff and responds to questions/requests from healthcare providers
• Performs clerical duties related to admission, discharge, and documentation of patient information from Central Telemetry
• Answers telephone/vocera and communicates clearly when receiving information from units or providers.
• Uses clear and complete communication with unit personnel when delivering information about changes in patient rhythm
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Serves as a resource for training and troubleshooting to both Central Telemetry and clinical areas. Demonstrates flexibility in response to unexpected changes in work volume, emergencies, staffing and schedule changes
• Maintains and stocks all designated equipment, including telemetry, and transport monitors.
• Notifies Clinical Director of missing and broken transmitters and malfunctioning cardiac monitors. Replaces defective equipment and reports failures to Biomed
• Performs job responsibilities in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Values of Monmouth Medical Center
• Performs other duties as requested

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer