Telemetry Monitor Tech

Hackensack Meridian Health; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid training

Guaranteed apprenticeship position

Competitive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a Nursing Unit Secretary Monitor Technician Apprentice in Neptune Township, NJ. You will support admissions, discharges, and patient documentation while collaborating with nursing staff and protecting patient confidentiality.

The apprenticeship offers fully paid training, a secured position after successful completion, and a competitive benefits package. Starting pay is $20.79 per hour, with potential growth during the program.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Successful completion of HM Health Monitor Tech Exam required.
• Nursing Unit Secretary hospital setting experience strongly desired.
• Current & Active NUS Monitor Tech work experience strongly desired.
• BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association required.
• Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology of the heart preferred.
• Computer, order entry, Microsoft Office, and excellent communication skills required.
• Must enjoy working with patients and families.
• Must be flexible and able to rapidly adjust to census changes.

Responsibilities

• Perform admission, discharge, and documentation clerical duties.
• Greet patients and families and assist with forms.
• Complete admission and discharge paperwork and filing.
• Develop rapport with nursing and clinical staff and respond to questions.
• Organize and file medical information properly.
• Answer phones and communicate clearly with units and guests.
• Safeguard confidentiality of patient information.
• Measure and interpret patient heart rhythm and document in records.
• Adhere to confidentiality with staff and visitors.
• Complete other tasks to ensure efficient department operations.

Skills

NUS Monitor Tech

Customer service

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Order entry systems

Job description

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Paid Training & Guaranteed Position:

Begin your career with fully paid training, hands-on learning, and a secured position at Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) after SUCCESSFUL completion of apprenticeship.

Hiring now for a training Cohort starting December 14th!

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a NUS Monitor Technician at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Performing clerical duties related to admission, discharge, and documentation of patient information while prioritizing and organizing work assignments based on changing needs and situations in the department
• Greeting patients and families. Assisting them in filling out necessary forms and paperwork.
• Completing admission and discharge paper work and file processing
• Developing a rapport and cooperative relationship with nursing and clinical staff and responding to questions/requests from healthcare providers
• Organizing and filing medical information appropriately
• Answering the phones and call bell and communicating clearly when receiving information from other units, physicians and/or guests
• Safeguarding sensitive medical information and practicing strict procedures in handling confidentiality of data pertaining to patients, clinicians, employees, and visitors
• Measuring and interpreting patient’s heart rhythm and documents on patient record per departmental standards. Uses clear and complete communication with unit personnel when delivering information about changes in patient rhythm
• Adhering to confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patients, clinicians, employees, and visitors.
• Completing other/varied tasks as necessary to ensure the efficient operation of the department.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma Or General Equivalent Diploma Required
• Successful completion of the Hackensack Meridian Health Monitor Tech Exam is required
• Nursing Unit Secretary work experiences in department-Hospital Setting is strongly desired
• Current & Active NUS Monitor Tech work experience strongly desired
• BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required
• Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology of the heart is strongly preferred
• Computer, order entry, basic Microsoft office, and excellent communication skills required.
• Must enjoy working with patients and families.
• Must be flexible and able to rapidly adjust to changes in census. Ability to accept responsibility for accuracy and response times to emergent and non-emergent requests.

Starting Minimum Rate

Starting at $20.79 Hourly

Job Posting Disclosure

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.