Night Telemetry Monitor Technician

RWJBarnabas Health; Jersey City (NJ); Sur place; USD 27 000 - 38 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

RWJBarnabas Health's Jersey City Medical Center is seeking a Monitor Technician to actively monitor patients' cardiac rhythms in the telemetry unit during night shifts. You will promptly communicate significant findings to the nursing and clinical care team to support safe, timely patient care.

Responsibilities include monitoring, rhythm interpretation, transmitting alarms and documentation, maintaining equipment, and collaborating with nurses and physicians.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous hospital or healthcare experience preferred.
• Previous telemetry or cardiac monitoring experience preferred.
• Completion of an approved cardiac monitoring/telemetry course preferred.
• Ability to recognize and accurately interpret common cardiac rhythms.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsabilités

• Continuously monitor assigned patients on cardiac telemetry and pulse oximetry systems.
• Recognize and identify abnormal cardiac rhythms, rate changes, dysrhythmias, and other significant changes in monitored data.
• Immediately notify the appropriate nurse of significant rhythm changes according to hospital policy.
• Maintain accurate documentation of rhythm changes, alarms, interventions, and notifications.
• Obtain and print rhythm strips as required and ensure appropriate documentation.
• Perform routine rhythm interpretation and accurately identify common cardiac rhythms.
• Verify proper electrode placement and troubleshoot telemetry equipment when needed.
• Replace or reposition electrodes and batteries as appropriate.
• Respond promptly to telemetry alarms and investigate changes in patient rhythm or monitoring status.
• Communicate clearly with nurses, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Report malfunctioning equipment or monitoring concerns promptly.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality per HIPAA and hospital policies.

Connaissances

Communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Customer service

Adaptability

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Team collaboration

Formation

High school diploma

Outils

Telemetry equipment

Description du poste

RWJBarnabas Health's Jersey City Medical Center is seeking a Monitor Technician to actively monitor patients' cardiac rhythms in the telemetry unit during night shifts. You will promptly communicate significant findings to the nursing and clinical care team to support safe, timely patient care.

Responsibilities include monitoring, rhythm interpretation, transmitting alarms and documentation, maintaining equipment, and collaborating with nurses and physicians.