Cardiac Patient Technician
Position ID #2238
Location - US-NJ-Trenton
Type - Full Time
Department - Telemetry Command Center
Shift - Day
Overview
#2238 - FULL-TIME - DAYS - TRENTON NJ
Functions as an integral part of the patient care team by assisting the professional staff in delivering indirect patient care according to unit specific functions.
Responsibilities:
Prepares to monitor new admissions by admitting patient to system.
Observes cardiac monitor patterns under the supervision of nursing/medical staff members and reports cardiac monitor changes.
Applies electrodes, troubleshoots any changes in rhythm or loss of signal and tracks patient movements while on the telemetry system.
Monitors patients while off the unit for testing, communicates with other departments to ensure continuous monitoring of each patient.
Performs Phlebotomy, glucometer testing and EKG responsibilities.
Stocks Phlebotomy and IV trays for unit.
Performs vital signs per unit protocol.
Assists with CPR under the direction/supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician.
Performs clerical duties, computer system tasks, and supply maintenance.
Performs cleaning and maintenance of telemetry unit upon discharge of patient.
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalency.
Previous work experience.
Must attain CRAT (cert rhythm analysis tech) or CET (cert EKG tech – certified through NHA, AAH or NCCT) within 18 months of hire.
Frequent physical demands include: Sitting , Standing , Walking , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Squat/kneel/crawl , Taste or Smell
Continuous Physical Demands Include:
Carry objects , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion , Talk or Hear.
Our Network
Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants (including contractors, travelers and consultants) to have an annual flu vaccine, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.
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