Monitor Technician Full Time Morristown

Atlantic Health; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System in Morristown, NJ is seeking a Full-time Monitor Technician to cover a 7PM-7AM shift. You will document and interpret telemetry rhythm strips, verify measurements, assign monitoring as ordered, and relay telemetry findings to the care team.

The role emphasizes vigilant monitoring, timely escalation of emergencies, and adherence to Code Blue procedures to ensure patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and interpret telemetry rhythm strips accurately.
• Capable of measuring PR, QRS, QT intervals and identifying ectopy.
• Able to assign telemetry monitoring as ordered by physician.
• Proficient in communicating telemetry findings to the health care team.

Responsibilities

• Documents and interprets telemetry rhythm strips at intervals and with patient changes.
• Performs independent check of strips: time, PR, QRS, QT, ectopy, baseline rhythm.
• Assigns telemetry monitoring as ordered by physician.
• Communicates telemetry-related patient information to health care team.
• Continuously checks telemetry monitoring system for proper operation.
• Escalates medical emergencies per Code Blue process.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Rhythm strip interpretation

Communication with care team

Tools

Telemetry system

Job description

Atlantic Health System is seeking a Full-time Monitor Technician to work 7PM-7AM

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