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Rutgers University

Telemetry Technician

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, us, 08933

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Position Details Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title:

Telemetry Technician

Job Category:

Staff & Executive - Healthcare

Department:

RWJ-Medicine-Cardiology 5-Meb

Overview New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.

Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Telemetry Technician for the department of Medicine at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

The primary purpose of the Telemetry Technologist position is to provide high-level confidential direct patient care by assisting in the management of remote monitoring and remote interrogation of cardiovascular implantable electronic devices, wearable electronic devices, maintaining equipment, arranging services, and measuring appropriate documentation.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

Responsible for managing the Remote Monitoring (RM) and Remote Interrogation (RI) of Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices (CIED).

Enroll patients with CIED into RM System.

Monitor the device company websites including but not limited to: Medtronic, Merlin, Boston Scientific, and Biotronik, for pre-specified alerts.

Schedule and confirm appointments for RI.

Review and enter data from RI into the EMR device form.

Forward device billing forms to the responsible physician.

Notify physicians of alerts from RM or for shocks or other significant arrhythmias noted on RI.

Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent.

Three (3) to six (6) months of healthcare experience or training in the use of Electrocardiograph equipment.

Successful completion of a program in the specialty.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in the reading of EKG strips is strongly preferred.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage

Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs

Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options

Employee and dependent educational benefits

Life insurance coverage

Employee discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview

Position Details Position Status:

Full Time

Working Hours:

40.00

Daily Work Shift:

Day

Work Arrangement:

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description:

Teamsters 97

Payroll Designation:

PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment:

Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility:

PERS

Pre-employment and Compliance Pre-employment Screenings: All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements: Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless exempted. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or obtain an exemption may result in rescission of an offer or disciplinary action up to termination.

Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected characteristics. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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