Telemetry/Neuro-Diagnostic Monitoring Technician

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital is seeking a Telemetry/Neuro-Diagnostic Monitoring Technician to assist under the direction of the Staff Nurse in clinical and technical procedures for adult telemetry and video EEG monitored patients (age 17 to maturity). Qualified candidates will have CPR certification, healthcare exposure with ECG equipment, and completion of a specialty program.

Prior EEG monitoring reading experience is preferred, with didactic course completion and competency assessments required within

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR certification required.
• 3–6 months healthcare experience or training with ECG equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in clinical and technical procedures for adult telemetry/video EEG monitored patients under RN supervision.
• Support reading and interpretation of physiological data to contribute to patient care.

Skills

CPR Certification

Electrocardiograph operation

Telemetry monitoring

Education

Healthcare training program

Tools

Electrocardiograph equipment

Job description

The primary purpose of the Telemetry/Neuro-Diagnostic Monitoring Technician position is to be under the direction of the Staff Nurse, assisting in the performance of clinical and technical procedures which contribute to the care of the adult telemetry/video EEG monitored patient (age 17 to maturity).

Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent. CPR Certification required. Three (3) to six (6) months of the healthcare experience or training in the use of electrocardiograph equipment. Successful completion of a program in the specialty. Prior experience in the reading of EKG strips preferred. Validated previous Neuro-Diagnostic Video EEG Monitoring experience or completion of education during orientation. Successful completion of didactic course (LTM 100) and competency assessments within three (3) months of hire. Employee who fails the didactic course, must complete remediation, and pass the course within thirty (30) days. Must complete 20 clinical observation hours with one (1) month of completion of the didactic course.