Monitor Technician- Telemetry-Perth Amboy- P/T -Nights Job at Hackensack Meridian Health in Perth Amboy, NJ

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. 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 a 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.
  * 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 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

Our Network

Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility

As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health network who may have current openings that fit your skills and experience.

Meridian Health is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action and will not discriminate in the recruitment or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, veteran status and any other category protected by federal or state law.