Cardiac Arrhythmia Technician (Full-Time Night), Toms River, NJ

19 Sep 2024
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Cardiac Arrhythmia Technician (Full-Time Night), Toms River, NJReq #:0000168630Category:EKG/EEG TechnicianStatus:Full-TimeShift:NightFacility:Community Medical CenterDepartment:Telemetry ServicesLocation:CMC Support, 99 Highway 37 West, Toms River, NJ 08755Job Overview:Prepares and educates patients on telemetry transmitter, 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 Community Medical Center.Qualifications:Required:

High school graduate or equivalent.

BLS through American Heart Association

Successful completion of all Orientation Programs

Preferred:

Telemetry and/or successful completion of a cardiac dysrhythmia course

Scheduling Requirements:

Full-Time

Night Shift

36 hours per week (7pm-7:30am)

Every other weekend required

Essential Functions:

Demonstrates compliance when placing patient alarms in suspend and resuming alarms upon patient s return to the unit

Performs transmitter to channel number checks daily

Notifies RN of episodes of class II arrhythmias and documents appropriately

Sets high and low cardiac alarm limits and documents settings on all strips

Performs the essential functions of a telemetry runner

Recognizes class I and class II arrhythmias and notifies RN through urgent broadcast/urgent call and documents appropriately

Recognizes significance of a prolonged PR interval, widened QRS complex and prolonged QT interval

Recognizes the significance of changes in the ST/T segment: ST/T elevations and ST/T depressions

Make follow-up phone calls to all breastfeeding mothers after discharge and respond to all calls received on warm-line in a timely manner

Documents all elements required for cardiac rhythm strip interpretation

Demonstrates competency in arrhythmia interpretation

Demonstrates competency in proper application of telemetry transmitter using five lead system

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!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!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. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity EmployerRWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Full-time
  • ID: #52544788
  • State: New Jersey Tomsriver 08753 Tomsriver USA
  • City: Tomsriver
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Showed: 2024-09-19
  • Deadline: 2024-11-18
  • Category: Et cetera
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