The primary purpose of the Telemetry/Neuro-Diagnostic Monitoring Technician position is to be under the direction of the Staff Nurse, assisting in the performance of clinical and technical procedures which contribute to the care of the adult telemetry/video EEG monitored patient (age 17 to maturity).
High school graduate or equivalent. CPR Certification required. Three (3) to six (6) months of the healthcare experience or training in the use of electrocardiograph equipment. Successful completion of a program in the specialty. Prior experience in the reading of EKG strips preferred. Validated previous Neuro-Diagnostic Video EEG Monitoring experience or completion of education during orientation. Successful completion of didactic course (LTM 100) and competency assessments within three (3) months of hire. Employee who fails the didactic course, must complete remediation, and pass the course within thirty (30) days. Must complete 20 clinical observation hours with one (1) month of completion of the didactic course.
University Hospital is an independent medical center with more than 500 licensed beds, an active medical staff of more than 600, and over 3,000 employees. Located on a sixty-three acre campus, University Hospital is a regional resource for advanced care in a wide range of medical specialties.
University Hospital is the only hospital in New Jersey to be awarded Gold Plus recognition by the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association for Heart Failure and Stroke. Designated as a Level 1 Trauma Center, the Hospital maintains 24-hour in-house coverage by general surgeons, and prompt availability of care in specialties such as orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, internal medicine, plastic surgery, and pediatrics.
As part of our mission to serve the residents of Newark and surrounding communities, University Hospital is also proud to be the principal teaching hospital of New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, the School of Health Related Professions, and the Rutgers School of Nursing.
