Monitor Technician

Atlantic Health System; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 34,440 - 44,083; Part time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System is seeking a Per Diem Monitor Technician to work 7AM - 7PM in Morristown, NJ. The role focuses on documenting and interpreting telemetry rhythm strips, performing automatic and manual checks, and ensuring timely communication of telemetry information to the care team.

You will assign monitoring as ordered by physicians, maintain telemetry system readiness, and be prepared to escalate emergencies per Code Blue procedures.

Responsibilities

• Documents and interprets telemetry rhythm strips at intervals and with patient changes.
• Performs independent check of strips to include: time, PR interval measurement, QRS measurement, QT measurement, ectopy and baseline rhythm
• Assigns telemetry monitoring as ordered by physician
• Effectively communicates telemetry-related patient information to members of the health care team
• Continuously checks telemetry monitoring system to ensure proper working order.
• Demonstrates knowledge of escalating medical emergency and Code Blue process.
• May perform relevant duties as needed

Job description

Job Description

Atlantic Health System is seeking a Per Diem Monitor Technician to work 7AM - 7PM.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

1. Documents and interprets telemetry rhythm strips at intervals and with patient changes.
2. Performs independent check of strips to include: time, PR interval measurement, QRS measurement, QT measurement, ectopy and baseline rhythm
3. Assigns telemetry monitoring as ordered by physician
4. Effectively communicates telemetry-related patient information to members of the health care team
5. Continuously checks telemetry monitoring system to ensure proper working order.
6. Demonstrates knowledge of escalating medical emergency and Code Blue process.
7. May perform relevant duties as needed