Patient Monitor in Rahway, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Patient Monitor

Location: RWJUH Rahway Hospital

Department Name: Telemetry Services

Req #: 0000247148

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $24.39 - $24.39 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Monitor Technician plays a vital role in patient safety by continuously observing and analyzing central cardiac telemetry monitors to track patient heart rhythms. Operating as a key member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, this professional maintains real-time awareness of patient locations and rapidly communicates cardiac changes to the nursing staff. This role combines clinical alertness with clear communication to ensure high-quality care and immediate intervention when rhythm deviations occur.

Qualifications:

Required:
• Successful completion of a Certified Telemetry Monitor Course.
• Satisfactory completion of the departmental cardiac strip competency examination.
• High school graduate or equivalent educational credential (GED).
• Strong baseline of interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills in English.

Preferred:
• Prior experience tracking patient rhythms within a hospital or cardiology setting.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and electronic medical records.

Scheduling Requirements

• Per Diem – Night

Essential Functions:

• Monitors patient cardiac rhythms constantly to identify, interpret, and track any deviations, arrhythmias, or critical baseline changes.
• Reports immediate cardiac rhythm changes or alerts clearly and rapidly to the Primary Registered Nurse caring for the patient.
• Maintains accurate, real-time knowledge of all assigned patients currently on telemetry monitoring and their corresponding bed locations.
• Documents patient cardiac rhythm strips accurately, timely, and legibly on appropriate forms in accordance with hospital policy.
• Collaborates effectively with nurses and other patient care providers to integrate monitoring data into the patient's plan of care.
• Reports identified department or equipment safety issues, hazardous environments, or technical issues to the supervisor immediately.
• Maintains compliance with institutional Service Standards of Behavior and successfully completes all required hospital and departmental orientations.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:
• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and 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.