Telemetry Monitor Technician—Cardiac Rhythm Surveillance

Kindred Hospitals; Dover (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital New Jersey – Morris County is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous telemetry surveillance for patients on monitored beds. You will interpret cardiac rhythms, identify significant changes or life‑threatening events, and promptly alert nursing staff while maintaining documentation and equipment readiness.

The role requires prior cardiac rhythm interpretation or telemetry training, BCLS certification, and reliable coverage during breaks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent; required to perform essential functions.
• Postsecondary cardiac rhythm interpretation/telemetry training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Continuously observes telemetry monitors and interprets cardiac rhythms.
• Recognizes rhythm changes or life-threatening dysrhythmias and notifies staff.
• Communicates significant findings to nursing staff per escalation procedures.
• Provides uninterrupted monitoring coverage during breaks and absences.
• Reviews data to establish baseline rhythms and detect changes.
• Maintains accurate documentation of monitored patients and alarms.
• Sets up and maintains telemetry transmitters and equipment.
• Responds to alarms and distinguishes true changes from artifacts.
• Troubleshoots equipment and reports issues promptly.
• Cleans and prepares telemetry gear for reuse per infection controls.
• Maintains awareness of patient location and monitoring status.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Telemetry interpretation

Rhythm recognition

Situational awareness

Alarm prioritization

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Cardiac rhythm interpretation training/telemetry/ECG

Job description

Kindred Hospital New Jersey – Morris County is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous telemetry surveillance for patients on monitored beds. You will interpret cardiac rhythms, identify significant changes or life‑threatening events, and promptly alert nursing staff while maintaining documentation and equipment readiness.

The role requires prior cardiac rhythm interpretation or telemetry training, BCLS certification, and reliable coverage during breaks.