Monitor Technician

Job Overview

The Monitor Technician is responsible for ongoing surveillance of patient cardiac monitors and provides Rns and/or clinicians with immediate notification of any changes in the cardiac rhythms. The technician delivers telemetry to inpatient units and performs monitor connections and discharges, patient preparation, and teaching related to the monitor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of all orientation programs
• Preferred: Telemetry and/or successful completion of a cardiac dysrhythmia course

Scheduling Requirements

• Day Shift
• Per Diem Scheduling

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates and maintains ongoing, high-level surveillance of patient’s cardiac rhythms and notifies nursing/clinicians of any rate/rhythm changes according to clinician/provider orders
• Makes measurements, interpretations, and documents all elements required for cardiac rhythm strip interpretation and places them on the patient’s chart
• Notifies RN of episodes of class III arrhythmias and documents appropriately
• Gives reports to oncoming shifts
• Demonstrates positive guest relations by introducing self to patients and families; providing privacy and sensitivity and exhibiting tact and compassion at all times regardless of circumstances
• Develops a rapport and cooperative relationship with nursing and clinical staff and responds to questions/requests from healthcare providers
• Performs clerical duties related to admission, discharge, and documentation of patient information from Central Telemetry
• Answers telephone/vocera and communicates clearly when receiving information from units or providers
• Uses clear and complete communication with unit personnel when delivering information about changes in patient rhythm
• Orients and mentors new staff members
• Serves as a resource for training and troubleshooting to both Central Telemetry and clinical areas. Demonstrates flexibility in response to unexpected changes in work volume, emergencies, staffing and schedule changes
• Maintains and stocks all designated equipment, including telemetry, and transport monitors
• Notifies Clinical Director of missing and broken transmitters and malfunctioning cardiac monitors. Replaces defective equipment and reports failures to Biomed

Pay

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Benefits

As a part of RWJBarnabas Health, employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, paid time off, and more. Additionally, the organization offers opportunities for professional development and advancement within the company.

Employer Information

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer