Telemetry Technician, Part-Time Nights, VOLOL Camden

Virtua Health; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 54,127,000 - 79,686,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/prescription coverage

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) / 403(b)

Paid time off

Sick leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health in Camden, NJ seeks a Telemetry Technician to monitor and interpret ECGs under the direction of a Registered Nurse. You will communicate changes to the RN and document rhythm interpretations on required forms, while upholding patient safety standards.

Minimum qualification includes a high school diploma; 3–6 months of related experience preferred and completion of the Basic Dysrhythmia course. This is an on-site role with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3–6 months of relevant experience preferred.
• Knowledge of dysrhythmia and heart blocks; SPO2 monitoring and alarm response preferred.
• Strong organizational and interprofessional skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to operate electronic computer-based equipment.

Responsibilities

• Continuously observes and interprets ECG monitors and communicates changes to RN.
• Notifies nursing staff of ECG changes or monitor problems.
• Documents rhythm interpretation and calculations on required forms.
• Maintains patient safety principles during monitoring and equipment handling.
• Records data on department forms as needed and supports team learning.
• Assists with orientation, performance improvement, and department competencies.

Skills

Dysrhythmia knowledge

Heart block knowledge

SPO2 monitoring

Alarm response

Organizational skills

Interprofessional collaboration

Multitasking

Telemetry equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Telemetry equipment

Job description

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 assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.