Patient Monitor; Certified in Telemetry), Post Intensive Care Unit-II

Job Overview

Position:
Patient Monitor (Certified in Telemetry), Post Intensive Care Unit-II

Location:

RWJ Rahway
Facility: RWJ Rahway
Department:
Post Intensive Care Unit-II

Req #:
Status:
Per Diem

Shift: Day
Pay Range: $23.57 per hour

• The Patient Monitor monitors the cardiac rhythm and identifies changes in the cardiac rhythm and reports their findings to the Primary Registered Nurse caring for the patient.
• Assures awareness of ethical standards of practice as defined by The Employee Service Standards of Behavior.
• Reports identified safety issues and communicates effectively with nurses and other patient care providers.
• Acts as an individual practitioner and interdisciplinary team member, integrating all aspects of care and individualizing the plan of care to address a specific patient’s needs.
• Maintains safety in practice with a focus on evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development.

• Monitor Telemetry console to identify cardiac rhythms and changes in rhythms
• Cleans equipment per manufacturer’s guidelines between patient use
• Maintains monitor transmitters in a safe location when not in use
• Maintains alarms between 40 and 120 unless otherwise ordered
• Runs and mounts strips per protocol
• Identifies cardiac rhythm strips correctly
• Maintains an adequate supply of equipment (e.g., leads, batteries, paper)
• Ensures monitor count is done at the end of every shift
• Changes the printer paper when indicated
• Prepares patient for cardiac monitoring using proper technique
• Checks leads and inserts a new battery before applying to the patient
• Verifies patient’s identity before application
• Properly prepares skin for monitoring
• Orients patients to equipment and rationale for use before applying the transmitter

• High school graduate or equivalent (GED)
• Completion of a Certified Telemetry Monitor Course
• Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend English

• Shift working, 7:00am-3:30pm
• Per Diem (PD)

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial 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.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination benefits the state. We focus on coordinating care for treating complex health conditions and improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer