"Telemetry Technician"

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Telemetry Technician for the department of Medicine at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

The primary purpose of the Telemetry Technologist position is to provide high-level confidential direct patient care by assisting in the management of remote monitoring and remote interrogation of cardiovascular implantable electronic devices, wearable electronic devices, maintaining equipment, arranging services, and measuring appropriate documentation.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Responsible for managing the Remote Monitoring (RM) and Remote Interrogation (RI) of Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices (CIED).
• Enroll patients with CIED into RM System.
• Monitor the device company websites including but not limited to: Medtronic, Merlin, Boston Scientific, and Biotronik, for pre-specified alerts.
• Schedule and confirm appointments for RI.
• Review and enter data from RI into the EMR device form.
• Forward device billing forms to the responsible physician.
• Notify physicians of alerts from RM or for shocks or other significant arrhythmias noted on RI.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) to six (6) months of healthcare experience or training in the in the use of Electrocardiograph equipment.
• Successful completion of a program in the specialty.

• Physical Demands: Position requires up to 2/3 of the time walking, 2/3 of the time standing, 2/3 of the time using hands to manipulate or feel, and reaching with arms. May require lifting 1/3 of the time up to 10 pounds, and under 1/3 of the time up to 25 pounds.
• Work Environment: Work environment includes some exposure (less than 1/3 of the time) to bloodborne pathogens requiring the use of personal protective equipment; some potential exposure (less than 1/3 of the time) to hazardous waste.