RWJBarnabas Health
Job Title: Cardiac Arrhythmia Technician
Req #: 0000213081
Category: EKG/EEG Technician
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Monmouth Medical Center - Southern Campus
Department: Cardiac Telemetry
Pay Range: $20.57 - $25.81 per hour
Location: 600 River Road, Lakewood, NJ 08701
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
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! Offering statements:
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. RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer:
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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
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! Offering statements:
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. RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer:
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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