Cardiac Arrhythmia Technician

Job Title: Cardiac Arrhythmia Technician

Location: MMC Southern Campus

Department Name: Cardiac Telemetry

Req #: 0000213081

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $20.57 - $25.81 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:

The Cardiac Arrhythmia Technician prepares and educates patients on telemetry transmitters, telemetry monitoring and electrocardiograms. Uses and understands the principles of growth and development to assess each patient's age-specific needs and provide age-specific treatment and care. Assists new employees in the policy and procedures of the department. Supports the philosophy, objectives, mission and vision of Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Telemetry and/or successful completion of a cardiac dysrhythmia course preferred.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider certification required.
• Successful completion of all Orientation Programs

Scheduling Requirements:

• Day Shift
• Full-Time

Essential Functions:

• Recognizes the significance of changes in the ST/T segment: ST/T elevations and ST/T depressions
• Recognizes significance of a prolonged PR interval, widened QRS complex and prolonged QT interval
• Recognizes class I and class II arrhythmias and notifies RN through urgent broadcast/urgent call and documents appropriately.
• Provides and documents patient education regarding continuous telemetry monitoring.
• Performs essential functions of a telemetry runner.
• Notifies supervisor of missing and broken transmitters and malfunctioning cardiac monitors.
• Documents all elements required for cardiac rhythm strip interpretation.
• Notifies RN of episodes of class II arrhythmias and documents appropriately.
• Performs transmitter to channel number checks daily
• Sets high and low cardiac alarm limits and documents settings on all strips.
• Demonstrates compliance when placing patient alarms in suspend and resuming alarms upon the patient’s return to the unit.
• Attends hospital-wide education/competency and completes unit-based competencies.
• Demonstrates competency in arrhythmia interpretation
• Demonstrates competency in proper application of telemetry transmitter using five lead system
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

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

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer