Telemetry Monitor Technician: Cardiac Care

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Monitor Technician to support cardiac monitoring for patients requiring telemetry. You will observe the telemetry system and promptly report any abnormal rhythms.

Responsibilities include admitting and discharging patients from telemetry, running rhythm strips, ensuring equipment is properly powered and functioning, and adapting care to patient needs including language and literacy considerations. You collaborate with the care team to keep patients safe.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years in health-related field.
• 1+ year in cardiology or related field.
• Complete monitor technician course before hire.
• Experience using computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient telemetry and report abnormal rhythms.
• Admit and discharge patients from telemetry.
• Run rhythm strips per protocol.
• Maintain equipment status and safety.
• Address patient needs by age, culture, and language.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Rhythm strips

Patient communication

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Monitor Technician course

Tools

Computers

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Monitor Technician to support cardiac monitoring for patients requiring telemetry. You will observe the telemetry system and promptly report any abnormal rhythms.

Responsibilities include admitting and discharging patients from telemetry, running rhythm strips, ensuring equipment is properly powered and functioning, and adapting care to patient needs including language and literacy considerations. You collaborate with the care team to keep patients safe.