Telemetry Technician

Job Title: Telemetry Technician

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Telemetry Services

Req #: 0000256052

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $21.48 - $26.71 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

RWJBarnabas Health is searching for a part-time Telemetry Technician. As a Telemetry Technician, you will perform continuous ECG rhythm interpretation, 12-lead EKGs, and telemetry device management for patients ranging from adolescents to geriatrics.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Graduate
• Completion of dysrhythmia course
• 12 Lead ECG competency
• Previous clinical/patient care experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred:

• Previous clinical/patient care experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from AHA

Scheduling Requirements:

• Part-Time, Night Shift (22.5 hours per week)

Essential Functions:

• Conducts cardiac monitoring on adolescent to geriatric patients, including application of monitors, rhythm interpretation, and performance of 12 lead EKG
• Provides physicians and nurses with data for use in the diagnosis and the planning of interventions related to cardiac conditions
• Prepares patient for monitoring using proper technique in electrode
• Removal of telemetry transmitter for all patients leaving the unit for tests/ procedures and replacement of transmitter on return to unit
• Completes appropriate documentation on telemetry mount sheets each shift
• Maintains an accurate inventory of telemetry transmitters and other monitoring equipment
• Uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to determine each patient's age-specific needs and provide age specific treatment
• Makes rounds to verify patient status every two hours and as necessary
• Replenishes monitoring supplies each shift

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer