Electrocardiograph Technician

Job Title: Monitor Tech

Location: Edison, NJ 08818

Shift: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM Opportunity to switch to 7a-3p occasionally. (40 Hours weekly)

Duration: 13 Weeks with possibility of extension.

Pay Range: $25 - 27/Hour.

Job Summary:

The Monitor Technician is responsible for monitoring cardiac rhythms of patients required to be monitored at specified time.

Essential Job Functions:

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

-Admit and discharge patients from patient telemetry monitoring system.

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

-Monitors accurate functioning of patient telemetry monitoring system (i.e., battery life, rhythm clarity related to patient setup, transmitter safety).

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

-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.).

-Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.

-Contacts: Regular contact with Medical Center personnel, patients and visitors.

Skills:

-2 years experience in health related field.

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

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

-Successful passing score on HUMC monitor technician arrhythmia exam.

-Exposure and experience in computers.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors