Monitor Technician

RWJBarnabas Health; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

FSAs

Wellness Programs

Pet Insurance Discounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health’s Telemetry Services unit seeks a Monitor Technician to provide continuous telemetry monitoring and precise rhythm interpretation for adult and pediatric patients. The role emphasizes vigilance, teamwork, and rapid clinical communication to support patient safety.

The successful candidate will maintain focus while multi-tasking across multiple screens, document findings in the EMR, and contribute to seamless handoffs between shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• EKG certification or Cardiac Monitoring Technician Certification strongly preferred.
• CPR certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous, accurate monitoring and interpretation of adult and pediatric cardiac rhythms for telemetry patients.
• Observe and interpret arrhythmias at central monitoring stations with high accuracy.
• Identify and document significant rhythm changes and clinical alerts promptly to the nurse or physician.
• Report critical rhythm changes and alerts immediately to clinical staff.
• Maintain clear documentation of communications in the electronic medical record for rapid response.

Skills

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Location: One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Req #: 0000268542
Category: EKG / EEG Technician
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: RWJ New Brunswick
Department: Telemetry Services
Pay Range: $21.04 - $26.19 per hour
Location: One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Job Title: Monitor Technician
Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick
Department Name: Telemetry Services
Req #: 0000268542
Status: Hourly
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $21.04 - $26.19 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.

Monitor Technician

Our Telemetry Monitor Technicians work collaboratively to promote optimal patient safety and prevent critical cardiac events across our adult and pediatric units. By providing continuous telemetry programming and precise rhythm interpretation, our technicians ensure our most vulnerable patients receive constant vigilance and clinical support. We view our monitoring team as a critical component of the care plan and recognize the incredibly positive impact they have on the safety journey and outcomes of our patients. We hope you are excited by the opportunity to deliver care in a way that redefines the patient experience through teamwork, compassion, and excellence!

A Typical Day

• Providing continuous, highly accurate monitoring and interpretation of adult and pediatric cardiac rhythms for patients with telemetry orders.
• Observing and interpreting arrhythmias across central monitoring stations with a high degree of visual focus and accuracy.
• Identifying, analyzing, and documenting any significant or subtle changes in a patient's cardiac rhythm baseline over time.
• Reporting critical rhythm changes and clinical alerts immediately to the attending nurse or physician.
• Multitasking effectively and prioritizing urgent situations calmly in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Documenting communication with nursing staff clearly within the electronic medical record system to ensure rapid clinical response.
• Maintaining comprehensive handoff communication during shift-to-shift operations to ensure seamless continuity of patient tracking.

This Role Might Be For You If

• You are passionate about maintaining a highly vigilant, precise, and safety-focused central monitoring environment.
• You keep yourself current on cardiac rhythm interpretation standards, telemetry equipment upgrades, and hospital notification protocols.
• You possess strong multitasking abilities and can prioritize life-saving clinical data during urgent situations.
• You recognize and respect the impact your technical accuracy and vigilance have on patient tracking and overall clinical safety.
• You believe that patient safety and operational excellence are optimized through open communication, swift reporting, and rigorous attention to detail.

To Be Considered

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• EKG certification or Cardiac Monitoring Technician Certification is strongly preferred.
• Valid Basic Life Support (CPR) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Demonstrated ability to maintain deep focus, manage multiple screens, and document detailed compliance data.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer