Travel Monitor Technician - $1,256 per week at Hackensack Meridian Health - 65 James Street
Edison, NJ 08818
About the Job
- The Monitor Technician is responsible for monitoring cardiac rhythms of patients required to be monitored at specified time.
- Observes patient telemetry monitoring system and reports any abnormal responses promptly.
- Admit and discharge patients from patient telemetry monitoring system.
- Runs rhythm strips from patient telemetry monitoring system as per protocol.
- Monitors accurate functioning of patient telemetry monitoring system (i.e., battery life, rhythm clarity related to patient setup, transmitter safety).
- Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 10 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.
- 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.).
- Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
- Regular contact with Medical Center personnel, patients and visitors.
Job Details
- 2 years experience in health related field.
- 1 year experience in field or associated field of cardiology.
- Successful completion of monitor technician course at any hospital facility.
- Successful passing score on HUMC monitor technician arrhythmia exam.
- Exposure and experience in computers.
Job Requirements
- Preferred Skills & Experience: N/A
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