Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

A day in the life of a Monitor Technician at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Demonstrates competence in observing the Central Monitor for any changes in the cardiac rhythm and immediately reports such changes to the nurse in charge of the patient.
• Takes and mounts in the patients’ medical record the electrocardiogram rhythm tracings of each patient on telemetry at the beginning of the shift and whenever there is a change in the patient's rhythm of cardiac status.
• Records in the Technicians log the patient’s cardiac rhythm. As noted during his/her shift.
• Demonstrates competence and an awareness and understanding of patients’ needs for comfort and safety in applying electrodes and maintaining the telemetry unit while inpatient use. Identifies patients by name before applying or checking electrodes and telemetry unit; checks patients’ name and band for correct identification; assures proper name and that band is secured on patients wrist.
• Provides patient education in regard to care and use of the telemetry unit. Utilizes knowledge of techniques and regulations appropriate to the ages of patients served. Communicates clearly and tactfully with patients.
• Maintains the central monitor and individual telemetry units telemetry units in proper working order.
• Prepares reports and statistics in a complete and accurate manner, as required.
• Completes weekly and monthly tasks in a timely manner; reports to the Director and/or
• Charge Nurse regularly on the status of ongoing projects.
• Responds promptly to placing new patients on telemetry; anticipates patient needs and
• Checks on telemetry placement regularly.
• Recognizes abnormal EKG readings and reports them to the nurse in charge of the patient immediately.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs 
• Two years college background preferred

 

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Successful completion of an approved ECG Course preferred.
• One year experience as EKG testing preferred.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Minimum rate of $17.95 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.