Cardiac Monitor Technician

Overview

CentraState Healthcare System, headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey, is a leading nonprofit healthcare provider dedicated to serving the community. Its comprehensive network includes CentraState Medical Center, a community-focused hospital, along with an ambulatory campus, two senior living facilities, three free-standing community health pavilions, and a charitable foundation. As the third-largest employer in Monmouth County, CentraState has earned repeated recognition as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, reinforcing its reputation as an exceptional workplace.

CentraState Medical Center is currently seeking a Cardiac Monitor Technician to join its team. In this role, the technician provides skilled technical assistance to licensed professionals by performing assigned duties and services essential to delivering high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include continuous monitoring of cardiac patients and ensuring accurate interpretation and reporting of cardiac rhythms. This position follows established standards set by The Joint Commission and CentraState Healthcare System policies and procedures. Care is delivered using a patient-focused, multidisciplinary model that emphasizes collaboration and clinical excellence. All new hires attend system-wide orientation and nursing orientation to ensure a smooth and informed transition into the role.

Responsibilities

• Provides considerate respectful care focused upon the patient's individual need.
• Affirms the patient's right to make decisions regarding his/her medical care, including the decision to discontinue treatment, to the extent permitted by law.
• Demonstrates the ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the needs of the age of the patients cared for. Demonstrates an understanding of the range of care needed based on the age of the patients cared for.
• Successfully completes life-span education as appropriate.
• Collects telemetry strips for each monitored patient at the beginning of each shift, at the middle of the shift and PRN, whenever there is a change in rhythm, rate or configuration.
• Records on telemetry strip the measurement of the PR interval, RR, QRS and rhythm and affixes own initials.
• Mounts strips in the chart after nurse verifies interpretation and initials strips.
• Reports any abnormality and deviation in rate or rhythm to the RN.
• Assists physicians and nurses in locating patient's rhythm on monitor, and accessing other monitor properties such as arrhythmia recall, trending, etc.
• Monitors patient's whereabouts and appropriately pauses or re-starts tracings on monitor. Ensures alarms are functioning properly each shift and as needed. Documents on Monitor Technician Checklist.
• Prepares telemetry start pack for every admission, which includes a set of new batteries.
• Admits, transfers and discontinues patients from the monitor.
• Checks equipment every shift and notifies Nurse Manager or Asst. Nurse Manager of any malfunction and call Bio-med technician. Able to troubleshoot other problems such as; need for battery change, lead wire malfunction, etc.
• Assures adequate supply of monitoring needs to cover off-shifts, weekends/holidays, telemetry paper, batteries, chest electrodes, lead wires, tele pouches.
• Prepares/completes the Monitor Technician Checklist every shift in compliance with CSHS requirements.
• Accounts for telemetry units available at beginning and end of shift.
• Marks with high lighter pen the names of patients with discontinued telemetry for that day.
• The 11-7 Monitor Tech prepares the list of patients for the following day. (3-11 Monitor Tech prepares the list in the absence of the 11-7 tech.)
• Documents significant information under "Comments" section.
• Collects significant tracings from monitor during "Code 2", carotid massage and other situations when directed.
• Observes telemetry monitors continuously.
• Notifies nurse immediately for patient's complaints of pain/discomfort and any observed change in condition. Provides appropriate interventions for pain as directed by nurse and reports outcomes.
• Verbalizes understanding that pain management is a priority to patient and nurse.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required

• One year recent experience of EKG Interpretation for live Tele-Monitor required OR

• Recent completion of basic EKG Interpretation course for monitor technicians required.
• Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.

About Us

CentraState Healthcare System, in partnership with Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system dedicated to providing comprehensive health services in central New Jersey. Beyond offering a wide range of advanced diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState is committed to being a valuable health partner, focusing on disease prevention, promoting healthy behaviors, and helping individuals of all ages live well.

Located in Freehold, CentraState includes a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a dynamic health and wellness campus, two award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions. These pavilions offer primary care, specialty physician practices, and access to outpatient services such as lab work and physical therapy.

CentraState is proud to be among the less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet® designation for nursing excellence five times. Additionally, it has been recognized as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ Company by Great Place to Work® for four consecutive years.

Joining CentraState means becoming part of a pioneering healthcare facility committed to high-quality, patient-focused care. We invite you to make a difference in our community and advance your career with us. We support our employees with work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities, and more.

Discover why our employees love their jobs and being part of the CentraState family!

CentraState Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• 401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
• Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
• Continuing Education / Onsite Training
• A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
• Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
• Magnet recognized healthcare facility

Compensation Range: $19.50 - $31.20 per hour

The compensation above reflects the established range from CentraState Healthcare System (CSHS) for this position at the time the job was posted. CSHS considers many factors to determine compensation, including education, experience, skills, licenses, certification, and training. As such, team member compensation may fall outside this range.

Additionally, the compensation range reflects base salary and does not include extra shift rates or incentives tied to quality, productivity, etc., as applicable.

The benefits outlined also reflect CSHS’ policy at the time of posting. Benefits as are made available to other similarly situated team members of CSHS, although participation is at all times in accordance with and subject to the eligibility and other provisions of such plans and programs. CSHS may modify its benefits plans or programs at any time.

CSHS is proud to comply with all pay equity and pay transparency laws.