Cardiac Patient Technician - Telemetry Command Center - Trenton - Full-Time - NIGHTS

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in exceptional physicians, nurses, and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic healthcare resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, a satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group consists of more than 600 physicians and providers offering primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services.

About the Role

This is a full-time, night-shift position (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) with rotating weekends. The role functions as an integral part of the patient care team by assisting professional staff in delivering indirect patient care according to unit-specific functions.

Responsibilities

• Admit patients to the system, enter telemetry numbers, attach monitors, verify clear signals, and indicate code status.
• Observe cardiac monitor patterns under nursing/medical staff supervision and report changes.
• Collaborate with RNs to save patient data, document rhythm strips (PR interval, QRS duration, rhythm interpretation), and prepare strips for RN validation.
• Apply electrodes every 24 hours, troubleshoot rhythm changes or signal loss, and track patient movements continuously on telemetry.
• Print and file rhythm strips for each patient every shift.
• Monitor patients off-unit for testing and coordinate with other departments for continuous monitoring.
• Perform phlebotomy, glucometer testing, and EKGs accurately; stock phlebotomy and IV trays.
• Take accurate vital signs per unit protocol.
• Assist with CPR under RN or physician supervision.
• Perform clerical duties, computer tasks, supply maintenance, and other required duties.
• Update and provide accurate reports to oncoming staff during shift changes; prepare telemetry sheets/monitoring boards.
• Check and sign unit code carts for operational performance each shift; report malfunctioning defibrillators promptly.
• Clean and maintain telemetry units upon patient discharge; retrieve units and report malfunctions.
• Stock supplies and maintain a clean, organized environment per guidelines.
• Participate in chart reviews and unit-based process improvement projects.
• Reconcile patient identifiers and transmitter numbers each shift; document on monitor logs.
• Maintain patient and medication refrigerator logs.
• Perform other assigned duties and adapt to changing department needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must attain CRAT (Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician) or CET (Certified EKG Technician through NHA, AAH, or NCCT) within 18 months of hire.
• Previous work experience as a cardiac patient technician.
• AHA BLS certification (must obtain before the end of the orientation period).
• Knowledge of word processing software and data entry skills.
• Specialized training in phlebotomy, EKG, glucometer monitoring, and other technical duties (within 4 months of hire).

Skills

• Monitoring and interpreting cardiac rhythms.
• Phlebotomy, glucometer testing, and EKG performance.
• Accurate documentation and reporting.
• Troubleshooting telemetry equipment.
• Collaboration with nursing and medical staff.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequent physical demands: Sitting, standing, walking, climbing (e.g., stairs), pushing/pulling, twisting, bending, squatting/kneeling/crawling, carrying objects, reaching (forward/overhead), wrist deviation, pinching/fine motor activities, keyboard use, talking, and hearing.
• Sensory requirements: Very accurate near and far vision (20/40), color discrimination, accurate depth perception, and hearing.
• Occupational exposure risks: Bloodborne pathogens, chemicals, airborne communicable diseases, uneven surfaces, extreme noise levels, and dust/particulate matter.

Pay

The pay range for this full-time (1.0 FTE) position is $18.57 – $23.23 per hour. Actual compensation may vary based on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time). The range reflects base compensation and does not include bonuses, incentive pay, or benefits.

Schedule

• Scheduled weekly hours: 36.
• Shift: Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM).
• Rotating weekends.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Prescription drug coverage and in-house employee pharmacy.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care.
• Retirement savings and investment plan.
• Basic and supplemental group term life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Long-term and short-term disability benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Commuter transit and parking benefits.
• Voluntary benefits: life insurance (spouse/child), legal services, accident/critical illness/hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft insurance, and pet insurance.
• Paid time-off program.