Cardiac Monitor Technician - Progressive Care Unit

About Us

Cooper University Health Care is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving residents and visitors throughout Cape May County. The system includes Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, three urgent care facilities; Cape Regional Physicians Associates with primary care and specialty care providers delivering services in multiple locations throughout Cape May County; The Cancer Center at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, the Claire C. Brodesser Surgery Center; AMI at Cooper, Miracles Fitness and numerous freestanding outpatient facilities providing wound care, lab, and physical therapy services. We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part time employees a comprehensive employee benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, on-site Early Education Center (employee discount), attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional is accredited by and received the Gold Seal of approval from The Joint Commission.

Short Description

Responsible for the continuous surveillance of the monitors of cardiac telemetry patients. Observes and documents information associated with patients on cardiac monitoring and telemetry system.

Continually observes cardiac monitors of telemetry and dialysis patients; reports changes and/or irregularities in rhythm patterns to the professional nurse. Diagnoses and records individual rhythm strips on all patients’ charts after calculating rate, rhythm and interval measurements. Maintains continuous shift record of heart rate changes, ectopic beats, alarms status, intravenous anti-arrhythmic therapies and other pertinent data. Completes a written and verbal SBAR report at the end of each shift. Maintains patient census and data sheets, prepares records for transfer. Maintains adequate monitoring stock supplies. Performs other duties as assigned by the charge nurse.

Education Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent.

License/Certification Requirements

Current American Heart Association, (AHA) BLS CPR (Basic Life Support) Certification required.

Salary Min ($)

USD $18.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $23.78