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NUS Monitor Technician

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.

Responsibilities

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

• Performing clerical duties related to admission, discharge, and documentation of patient information while prioritizing and organizing work assignments based on changing needs and situations in the department
• Greeting patients and families. Assisting them in filling out necessary forms and paperwork.
• Completing admission and discharge paper work and file processing
• Developing a rapport and cooperative relationship with nursing and clinical staff and responding to questions/requests from healthcare providers
• Organizing and filing medical information appropriately
• Answering the phones and call bell and communicating clearly when receiving information from other units, physicians and/or guests
• Safeguarding sensitive medical information and practicing strict procedures in handling confidentiality of data pertaining to patients, clinicians, employees, and visitors
• Measuring and interpreting patient's heart rhythm and documents on patient record per departmental standards. Uses clear and complete communication with unit personnel when delivering information about changes in patient rhythm
• Adhering to confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patients, clinicians, employees, and visitors.
• Completing other/varied tasks as necessary to ensure the efficient operation of the department.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma Or General Equivalent Diploma Required
• Successful completion of the Hackensack Meridian Health Monitor Tech Exam is required
• Nursing Unit Secretary work experiences in department-Hospital Setting is strongly desired
• Current & Active NUS Monitor Tech work experience strongly desired
• BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required
• Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology of the heart is strongly preferred
• Computer, order entry, basic Microsoft office, and excellent communication skills required.
• Must enjoy working with patients and families.
• Must be flexible and able to rapidly adjust to changes in census. Ability to accept responsibility for accuracy and response times to emergent and non-emergent requests.

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