Monitor Technician - Cardiac/Telemetry (1N) - Per Diem

About the Role

Monitors the patient's cardiac rhythms on the Telemetry Unit at Holy Name, a mission-driven medical center where innovation and compassionate care are central. Holy Name is New Jersey's only independent Catholic health system, offering a 361-bed acute care hospital, a renowned cancer center, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a residential hospice, a prestigious nursing school, and an extensive physician network. Our commitment to healing encompasses body, mind, and soul, supported by faith, education, and cutting-edge medical advancements.

Responsibilities

• Records and performs monitoring procedures as assigned.
• Reports observations and any rhythm changes immediately to the responsible RN or Charge Nurse.
• Recognizes and verifies all alarms promptly; counts rhythm stripping as assigned and whenever a change in rhythm occurs.
• Applies monitor leads to patient to obtain the best ECG signal.
• Performs 12 lead EKG as requested.
• Completes all monitor recording and enters patient data into the monitoring system correctly, including the patient medical record number.
• Keeps an accurate written record of monitor rhythms on the shift.
• Recognizes equipment inadequacies and promptly reports to the Charge Nurse and Biomedical for an equipment check.
• Maintains proper par levels of necessary batteries, electrodes, and paper needed for around-the-clock monitoring.
• Reports off duty to the Charge Nurse before leaving the nursing unit or to incoming monitor technician.
• Establishes a good rapport and professional working relationship with all departmental personnel; maintains appropriate interdepartmental communications.
• Assumes responsibility for reading all posted minutes and memos.
• Attends mandatory education classes as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent (Required).
• Acute care hospital experience (Required).
• Previous experience as a Monitor Technician (Preferred).

Benefits

Full-time and part-time employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Low-cost medical coverage with generous employer contributions.
• Dental and vision plans.
• Discounted prescriptions.
• Access to on-site child care.
• 401(k) matching.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Legal and voluntary coverage options.
• Life insurance.
• Free on-site parking.

Pay

Final base compensation is determined based on employment status (Full/Part-Time or Per Diem), skills, education, and experience, with consideration for internal pay equity. Pay range: $21.00/hour - $26.00/hour.