Nursing Tech-PD

Catholic Health; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Hospital, part of Catholic Health, is hiring a Nursing Technician in Bethpage, NY. This role supports patient care under RN/LPN supervision and assists with telemetry setup and monitoring in a busy inpatient setting.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, CNA training or nursing student progress, BLS certification, and basic computer literacy. Catholic Health offers growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have completed a CNA Training Program OR be a nursing student who has completed fundamentals of nursing including clinical rotation OR relevant nursing assistant 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 and write basic English.
• For the Emergency Department: NYS Department of Health AEMT-CC or EMT-B certification accepted in lieu of above experience.

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.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA Training Program

Advanced Medical Technician program

Telemetry technician experience

Job description

Overview

If you're looking for a great place to grow your career at a community hospital focused on excellent patient experience and nursing excellence, St. Joseph Hospital, a member of Catholic Health, may be what you are seeking. We offer career advancement, a rich tuition reimbursement program, medical benefits, a generous pension plan, 403B for retirement and PTO plan. Join us and Long Live Long Island where we care for Every Patient, Every Time.

Overview

If you're looking for a great place to grow your career at a community hospital focused on excellent patient experience and nursing excellence, St. Joseph Hospital, a member of Catholic Health, may be what you are seeking. We offer career advancement, a rich tuition reimbursement program, medical benefits, a generous pension plan, 403B for retirement and PTO plan. Join us and Long Live Long Island where we care for Every Patient, Every Time.

Located in Bethpage, St. Joseph Hospital that provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical, critical care and surgical services. Its Emergency Department cares for approximately 33,000 patients a year. Other vital services include an Ambulatory Surgery Unit, The Center for Sleep Medicine, Hyperbaric and Wound Healing Center, CHS Cancer Center, The Center for Speech and Swallowing Disorders, Diabetes Education Center and a full scope of outpatient radiology services, including Cardiac CT.

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
• For the Emergency Department: will accept certification by the NYS Department of Health as an AEMT-CC or EMT-B in lieu of above experience

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.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.

Come join the best team and welcome our community in our front door.