Monitor Technician

Job Title: Monitor Technician

Location: Monmouth Medical Center

Department Name: Cardiac Telemetry

Req #: 0000234677

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $20.57 - $25.81 per hour

Pay Transparency:

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.

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:

Required:

• 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
• Full-Time 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
• Measures, interprets and documents all elements required for cardiac rhythm strip interpretation and place on patient's chart.
• Notifies RN of episodes of class III arrhythmias and documents appropriately.
• Gives reports to oncoming shift
• Documents all elements required for cardiac rhythm strip interpretation
• Demonstrates positive guest relations by introducing self to patient and family; 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
• Performs job responsibilities in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Values of Monmouth Medical Center
• Performs other duties as requested

Choosing RWJ Barnabas Health:

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 aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer