Telemetry Technician, Part-Time Nights, Willingboro

Virtua Health; Willingboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a Telemetry Technician to monitor and interpret ECG monitors under the direction of a Registered Nurse. You will document rhythm interpretations, inform the nursing staff of changes, and support the healthcare team and patients or families as needed.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, and completion of Basic Dysrhythmia training with passing certification for Telemetry Technicians. Prior 3–6 months of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be capable of successfully completing.Basic Dysrhythmia course and passing Telemetry Technicians test.

Responsibilities

• Continuously observes and interprets ECG monitors and communicates changes to RN.
• Documents calculations and interpretations on required forms.
• Assists with orientation and performance improvement activities and maintains departmental competencies.

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