Monitor Technician Full Time Chilton

About the role

Responsible for monitoring heart rhythm pattern of patients in the special care unit of the hospital to detect abnormal pattern variances, using telemetry equipment.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient information to determine normal heart rhythm pattern, current pattern, and prior variances.
• Observes screen of cardiac monitor and listens for alarm to identify abnormal variation in heart rhythm.
• Informs supervisor or General Duty Nurse of variances to initiate examination of patient.
• Measures length and height of patient's heart rhythm pattern on graphic tape readout, using calipers, and posts information on patient records.
• Answers calls for assistance from patients and inquiries concerning patients from medical staff.
• Prepares documentation regarding evaluation results, progress reports, and personalized treatment plans.
• May perform relevant duties as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Completion of Basic Arrhythmia course required
• Able to pass telemetry pre-test
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Current Monitor Tech experience and/or recent clinical experience preferred.

About Us

At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is to provide the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

• Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
• Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
• Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
• Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
• Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
• Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
• Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
• Atlantic Medical Group
• Atlantic Visiting Nurse
• Atlantic Mobile Health
• Atlantic Rehabilitation

We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Chilton Medical Center, located in Pompton Plains, New Jersey, has been ranked the top mid-sized hospital in NJ for six years in a row by Castle Connolly. The Leapfrog Group gave us an "A" Hospital Safety Grade, and we've received the Lifeline Bronze Receiving Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. The Joint Commission recognized us as a Primary Stroke Center, and we were awarded the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite. We achieved Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Benefits

Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary by role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On-Site Childcare
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

Pay

Hourly rate: $20.97 - $34.64

Schedule

• Full-time
• 37.5 hours per week
• Primary shift: Nights