Telemetry Monitor Tech (Part-time, Evening shift)

Hudson Regional Health; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson Regional Health in Hoboken, NJ is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide clerical support and active monitoring of patients on cardiac monitors. You will handle telemetry units, report rhythm issues, and maintain monitor strips in patient records.

Reports to the Nursing Care Coordinator on the unit. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalency, Basic Dysrhythmia Course with practicum, and preferred related courses.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Dysrhythmia Course with practicum required within 90 days.
• Preferred: Clinical Unit Secretary course and Medical terminology course.

Responsibilities

• Place patients on cardiac monitors and take them off when needed.
• Change batteries on telemetry units.
• Monitor for and promptly report cardiac rhythm problems.
• Obtain and post monitor strips in the medical record.
• Provide clerical support to the department.

Skills

Clear communication

Computer systems

Confidential information handling

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Basic Dysrhythmia Course with practicum

Clinical Unit Secretary course

Medical terminology course

Job description

What You'll Be Doing

The Monitor Technician provides clerical support to the department, places patients on and off cardiac monitors, changes batteries on telemetry units, monitors for and promptly reports cardiac rhythm problems, and obtains and posts monitor strips in the medical record. The Monitor Technician reports directly to the Nursing Care Coordinator or designee (Charge Nurse) of the unit.

What You'll Be Doing

The Monitor Technician provides clerical support to the department, places patients on and off cardiac monitors, changes batteries on telemetry units, monitors for and promptly reports cardiac rhythm problems, and obtains and posts monitor strips in the medical record. The Monitor Technician reports directly to the Nursing Care Coordinator or designee (Charge Nurse) of the unit.

What Are We Looking For

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalency, successful completion of a Basic Dysrhythmia Course and practicum

Experience: Clinical Unit Secretary course and Medical terminology course preferred

Skills: Ability to communicate clearly in English, both orally and in writing. Working knowledge and expertise of computer systems and software. Ability to handle confidential information.

Certification

Must obtain and maintain the Basic Dysrhythmia within 90-days of hire or placement into the position. Successful completion of the certification is a condition of continued employment.

3pm to 11:30pm. Rotational weekend Saturday and Sunday, holiday.

48-hours per pay period