Telemetry Monitor Technician — No Experience Needed

ScionHealth; Passaic (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

FSA/HSA

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Wellness

Job summary

Kindred Hospital East New Jersey is seeking a Telemetry Monitor Technician to observe and interpret cardiac rhythms, ensuring timely responses to changes and maintaining detailed patient telemetry records. The role emphasizes precise rhythm identification, compliance with regulations, and reliable station setup across telemetry orders.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a current BLS certification, with no prior experience required.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory score on EKG interpretation competency test.
• Ability to accurately identify cardiac rhythms and understand their significance.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Monitors telemetry of patients by observing telemetry monitors for changes in cardiac rhythms.
• Removes and cleans telemetry boxes when patient is discharged from telemetry.
• Maintains accurate records of telemetry patients.
• Immediately notifies RN or supervisor of rhythm changes.
• Assigns transmitters and wires and sets up the monitor system for all telemetry ordered patients.
• Troubleshoots transmitters and wires and sets up the monitor system for all telemetry ordered patients.
• Stays abreast of federal, state, and local regulations for food safety and sanitation.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Cardiac rhythm identification

Telemetry monitoring

English proficiency

Attendance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Kindred Hospital East New Jersey is seeking a Telemetry Monitor Technician to observe and interpret cardiac rhythms, ensuring timely responses to changes and maintaining detailed patient telemetry records. The role emphasizes precise rhythm identification, compliance with regulations, and reliable station setup across telemetry orders.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a current BLS certification, with no prior experience required.