Monitor Tech / Central Telemetry Monitoring

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center

Join our team as a variable shift, PRN, Central Telemetry Monitoring Monitor Technicianin Montclair, NJ.

Why Join Us

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is an 820,000-square-foot facility that offers the latest medical programs, cutting-edge technology, and patient-focused care that includes 365 beds, 1,200+ employees and a 27-bed Emergency Room/Fast Track Unit.

• The Monitor Technician is responsible for monitoring and interpreting the rhythm patterns of patients' hearts as well as reporting any irregularities or variations to the appropriate nursing and medical staff.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms for telemetry patients
• Observe patient telemetry monitoring system and report abnormal responses promptly
• Admit, initiate baseline information, and discharge patients from the system
• Print rhythm strips and document interpretation
• Monitor the accurate functioning of the telemetry monitoring system and report abnormalities
• Maintain a log sheet noting all patient information (patient name, room number, date telemetry applied, and date telemetry discontinued)
• Run an admission strip documenting date, time, PR, QRS, QT, and rhythm
• Documentation of arrhythmias as they occur including date, time, PR interval, QRS measurement, QT, ectopy, and who was notified
• Run and post continuous strip for life-threatening dysrhythmias and code blue emergency events when requested by the RN or Physician
• Perform any and all other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least 1 year experience as a Monitor Technician or related experience including clinical training time for proficiency
• Successful completion of a Monitor Technician course at any hospital facility.
• Excellent communication skills and competent working with a team that includes nurses, cardiologists, and various other medical staff
• Strong written, verbal, and technical skills.