Monitor Technician- FT Days

ScionHealth; Dover (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Wellness programs

Job summary

ScionHealth's Kindred Hospital New Jersey – Morris County is seeking a Telemetry Monitor Technician to observe cardiac rhythms using telemetry equipment and respond to rhythm changes. You will maintain patient records and assist with setup of monitors for all telemetry patients.

Qualifications include fluent English, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a current BLS certification; EKG certification is preferred. Prior experience is not required, and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent or demonstrated ability to perform essential functions.
• Current BLS certification.
• EKG certification preferred.
• No prior experience required.

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.

Skills

Fluent English

Good attendance

EKG interpretation

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Telemetry equipment

Job description

Description

Kindred Hospital New Jersey – Morris County is a 45-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. We are located in the city community, close to Hurd and Hedden Parks.

Job Summary

Monitors heart rhythm pattern of patients to detect abnormal pattern variances, using telemetry equipment. Review 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.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Satisfactory score on EKG interpretation competency test.
• Ability to accurately identify cardiac rhythms and understand their significance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent including education equivalent to completion of secondary school or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role. (Preferred)

Licenses/Certification

• Current BLS certification.
• EKG certification preferred.

Experience

• No prior experience required

Pay Range: $15.92 - $23.73/Hr

ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.