Monitor Technician - Med/Surg - Perth Amboy - Per Diem Evenings

Overview:

Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Responsibilities:

A day in the life of an Cardiac Monitor Technician at Hackensack Meridian includes:

• Measuring and interpreting patient’s heart rhythm and documents on patient record per departmental standards. Uses clear and complete communication with unit personnel when delivering information about changes in patient rhythm
• Initiating and discontinuing monitoring equipment on admission, transfer, or discharge. Performs configuration as necessary.
• Performing clerical duties related to admission, discharge, and documentation of patient information from Central Telemetry. Answering telephone and communicating clearly when receiving information from units or providers.
• Serving as a resource for training and troubleshooting to both Central Telemetry and clinical areas. Troubleshooting monitors with nursing staff and contacts Clinical Engineering as appropriate.
• Maintaining and stocking all designated equipment, including telemetry, and transport monitors.
• Developing a rapport and cooperative relationship with nursing and other members of the multidisciplinary care team.
• Adhering to confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patients, clinicians, employees, and visitors.

Qualifications:

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School Diploma Or Equivalent Diploma Required
• Successful completion of the Heart Monitor Tech Course/cardiac rhythm at any hospital
• Successful passing score on HUMC monitor technician arrhythmia exam
• Computer, order entry, basic Microsoft office, and excellent communication skills required. Must enjoy working with patients and families.
• Must be flexible and able to rapidly adjust to changes
• Ability to accept responsibility for accuracy and response times to emergent and non-emergent requests

Education,Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Nursing Patient Care Asst or Unit Secretary work experiences in department-Hospital Setting is strongly desired
• Current & Active Monitor Tech work experience strongly desired
• Basic Life Support (BLS)/Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for HealthCare Providers strongly preferred
• Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology of the heart is strongly preferred