Telemetry Technician FT Nights

Virtua Health; Marlton (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b)/401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a Telemetry Technician to monitor and interpret ECGs under the direction of a Registered Nurse. You will document rhythm interpretations on required forms and communicate any changes to nursing staff.

This role supports the healthcare team, patients and families and assists with orientation and department competencies. Qualifications include high school diploma or GED and 3–6 months' related experience; knowledge of dysrhythmia and SPO2 monitoring is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3-6 months of experience preferred.
• Knowledge of dysrhythmia and heart blocks, SPO2 monitoring and alarm response preferred.
• Strong organizational and interprofessional skills.
• Ability to determine appropriate action in complex situations.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and prioritize scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Continuously observes and interprets ECG monitors and communicates changes to the RN.
• Documents calculations and interpretations on required forms.
• Supports the healthcare team, patients and family as needed.
• Assists with orientation and performance improvement activities; maintains departmental competencies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interprofessional collaboration

Multitasking

Decision making

Electronic equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ECG monitors

Job description

Summary

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, continuously monitors and interprets ECG Monitors.

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, continuously monitors and interprets ECG Monitors. Documents on all necessary records the rhythm interpretation and any changes or pertinent information. Communicates with and supports the healthcare team, patients and/or family or significant other(s).

Position Responsibilities

• Continuously observes and interprets ECG monitors. Includes the following:
• Identifies and responds appropriately by communicating changes in patient’s ECG to the RN. Notifies nursing staff of any technical monitor problems.
• Documents calculations and interpretation on required forms.
• Demonstrates standard precautions and patient safety principles, especially when processing and working with the equipment.
• Records information required on all forms in the department as needed.
• Assists with orientation of healthcare team, performance improvement activities, and maintains departmental competencies.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required

3-6 months previous experience preferred.

Knowledge of dysrhythmia and heart blocks as well as knowledge of SPO2 monitoring and alarm response preferred.

Strong organizational and interprofessional skills

Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations.

Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work.

Ability to operate electronic computer-based equipment.

Required Education

High School Diploma or Grade Equivalent Diploma (GED) required.

Training/Certifications/Licensure

Must be capable of successfully completing Basic Dysrhythmia course and passing the test for Telemetry Technicians.

Salary

$18.89 - $27.81 Hourly

Benefits

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance and an employee assistant program that includes free counseling ‑ ref...