Monitor Technician

Job Title: Monitor Technician

Location: Monmouth Medical Center

Department Name: Cardiac Telemetry

Req #: 0000244197

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

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 Monitoring Technician is responsible for on-going surveillance of patient cardiac monitors and provides RNs and/or clinicians with immediate notification of any changes in cardiac rhythms. The technician delivers telemetry to in patient units and performs monitor connection/discharge, patient preparation, and teaching related to the monitor.

Qualifications:

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Telemetry and/or successful completion of a cardiac dysrhythmia course preferred.
• Successful completion of all Orientation Programs.

Scheduling Requirements

• Part-Time
• Evening

Essential Functions:

• Attends hospital-wide education/competency and completes unit-based competencies.
• Complies with unit and departmental scheduling guideline.
• Demonstrates competency with the operation of full disclosure.
• 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 document 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.
• Recognizes significance of a prolonged PR interval, widened QRS complex and prolonged QT interval.
• Recognizes the significance of changes in the ST/T segment: ST/T elevations and ST/T depressions.
• Documents all elements required for cardiac rhythm strip interpretation.
• Sets high and low cardiac alarm limits as per physicians order.
• Demonstrates competency in proper application of telemetry transmitter using five lead system. Initiates and discontinues monitoring equipment on admission, transfer, or discharge.
• 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.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas 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.