Nursing Tech

Catholic Health; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 39,950 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health is seeking a Nursing Technician to support bedside care under RN oversight on Long Island. You will operate telemetry and ECG equipment, monitor cardiac rhythms, and document patient data in the medical record, following hospital policies.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED, CNA training or nursing program experience, BLS certification, and basic computer skills. This role offers hands-on clinical experience in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have successful completion of a CNA Training Program or be a nursing student with clinical rotation or related work experience.
• Alternate experience: Advanced Medical Technician program or telemetry technician experience.
• BLS from American Heart Association required.
• Must be computer-literate and able to read/write basic English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care under RN/LPN supervision.
• Set up and operate telemetry and ECG equipment.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and telemetry tracings.
• Ensure monitor alarms are set and functioning.
• Identify and interpret cardiac rhythms.
• Implement and review monitoring orders with nursing staff.
• Assist in patient data collection.
• Document accurately in the medical record.
• Perform treatments per hospital policy.

Skills

Reading & writing English

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA Training Program

Advanced Medical Technician program

Telemetry technician experience

Job description

Overview

At Catholic Health, our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence based practice to improve outcomes - to every patient, every time.

At Catholic Health, our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence based practice to improve outcomes - to every patient, every time.

We are committed to caring for Long Island. Be a part of our team of healthcare heroes.

Job Details

Responsibilities

• The Nursing Technician assists in the care of patients by performing various duties under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Sets up and operates telemetry and electrocardiogram equipment.
• Monitors cardiac rhythms and observes telemetry tracings for assigned patients.
• Ensures monitor alarms are appropriately set and functioning.
• Identifies and interprets cardiac rhythms, including normal and abnormal patterns.
• Implements and reviews cardiac monitoring orders in collaboration with nursing staff.
• Assists in patient data collection.
• Documents accurately on the patient's medical record and on other forms.
• Performs treatments and procedures according to established hospital policy and procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Required.
• Must have successful completion of a duly authorized CNA Training Program OR is a student enrolled in a nursing program who has completed fundamentals of nursing including clinical rotation OR relevant work experience, including nursing assistant and/or personal care aide
• Alternate experience in lieu of the above to include: Successful completion of an Advanced Medical Technician program, required OR One (1) year active, full-time experience either in a pre-hospital setting or hospital setting as a telemetry technician (preferred)
• BLS from American Heart Association required.
• Must be computer-literate. Must be able to read and write basic English.

Salary Range

USD $29.43 - USD $29.43 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.