Monitor Technician

Overview:

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. Its 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.

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

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

• Measuring and interpreting patients 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.