Monitor Technician - Central Telemetry - Per Diem Days (7am-3 : 30pm)

Description :

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. 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.

Responsibilties :

Essential Generic Job Functions :

1. Observes patient telemetry monitoring system and reports any abnormal responses promptly.

2. Admit and discharge patients from patient telemetry monitoring system.

3. Runs rhythm strips from patient telemetry monitoring system as per protocol.

4. Monitors accurate functioning of patient telemetry monitoring system (i.e., battery life, rhythm

clarity related to patient setup, transmitter safety).

5. Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 10 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6

hours a day.

6. Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is

specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and / or visually impaired, etc.). This

process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and / or primary caregiver(s) at their

level (developmental / age, educational, literacy, etc.).

Qualifications :

Knowledge, Education and Skills Required :

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. 2 years experience in health related field.

3. 1 year experience in field or associated field of cardiology.

4. Successful completion of monitor technician course at any hospital facility.

5. Successful passing score on HUMC monitor technician arrhythmia exam.

6. Exposure and experience in computers.