Telemetry Monitor Technician – Cardiac Rhythm Specialist

ScionHealth; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

FSA/HSA

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Wellness

Job summary

ScionHealth's Kindred Hospital New Jersey - Rahway seeks a Monitor Technician to provide continuous telemetry monitoring and rapid interpretation of cardiac rhythms. The role requires accurate rhythm recognition and prompt communication to clinical staff, with reliable coverage during breaks.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma and postsecondary rhythm interpretation training; BCLS certification is required on hire or soon after. Prior telemetry experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Postsecondary training in cardiac rhythm interpretation, telemetry, ECG/EKG, or equivalent preferred.
• BCLS certification required upon hire or within specified time frame.
• Experience in cardiac rhythm interpretation or telemetry monitoring required.

Responsibilities

• Continuously observes telemetry and interprets cardiac rhythms for assigned patients.
• Recognizes normal/abnormal rhythms and prompts escalation for life-threatening changes.
• Communicates significant rhythm changes or alarms to nursing staff per escalation procedures.
• Maintains uninterrupted telemetry monitoring coverage during breaks or absences.
• Maintains accurate documentation of monitored patients and rhythm observations.

Skills

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Telemetry monitoring

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma

Telemetry/ECG training (preferred)

Tools

Telemetry equipment

Job description

ScionHealth's Kindred Hospital New Jersey - Rahway seeks a Monitor Technician to provide continuous telemetry monitoring and rapid interpretation of cardiac rhythms. The role requires accurate rhythm recognition and prompt communication to clinical staff, with reliable coverage during breaks.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma and postsecondary rhythm interpretation training; BCLS certification is required on hire or soon after. Prior telemetry experience is preferred.