Telemetry Technician Details

Telemetry Technician

Silver Lake Hospital - Newark, NJ

Employment Type : Full-Time

Silver Lake Hospital of Newark, NJ is seeking to hire a full-time Telemetry Technician to monitor the heart rhythm patterns for our long-term acute care patients. Our full time Telemetry Technicians work (3) 12 hour shifts including every other weekend. Day and Night shift available.

Telemetry Technicians earn a competitive wage of $16.00/hour. We also offer generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, supplemental insurance, free life-long term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, continuing education, BLS certification courses, free parking in a safe and secure garage, paid time off (PTO), and a comprehensive wellness program. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply today!

ABOUT SILVER LAKE HOSPITAL

Silver Lake Hospital is a long-term acute care hospital with a reputation of providing patients with a place to heal before heading home. A long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) is an acute care specialty hospital that provides highly advanced and focused care for higher acuity patients who have not responded to short-term treatment in traditional general hospitals. The average length of stay in an LTACH is 25 days as compared to a 3-5 day average stay in a general hospital. Our safe and state of the art hospital is designed to admit and care for the most critically ill patients.

We pride ourselves as being a leader in the LTACH community by recruiting and retaining the finest talent possible. This is why we offer top pay, great benefits, and awesome perks. Our management also takes the time to train staff members and is very hands-on and knowledgeable.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Telemetry Technician identifies cardiac rhythm and efficiently communicates any dysrhythmia to Nurses and Physicians.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1-33% of work time: Sitting, Standing, Walking, Pushing/Pulling, Climbing, Bending/Stooping, Twisting, Lifting/Carrying, Using Arm/Leg/Back muscles frequently or for extended periods, Lifting 2-51+ pounds or more.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Passing grade of internal Telemetry Test.
• Certified EKG/ECG Certification upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association required within one (1) month of hire.
  

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this position, complete our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!