What are the responsibilities and job description for the Monitor Technician - Central Telemetry - Full Time Nights (11pm-7:30am position at Hackensack Meridian Health?
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
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.
HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.
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.
