Cardiac Telemetry Technician - No Experience Required

ScionHealth; Florida; On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital The Palm Beaches and Acute Rehabilitation Unit is seeking a Telemetry Monitor Specialist to observe cardiac rhythms and ensure patient safety. The role involves reviewing patient data, detecting rhythm variances, and addressing alarms promptly within a 68-bed facility in West Palm Beach.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent, fluent English, and a valid BLS certification; no prior experience required.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Satisfactory score on EKG interpretation competency test.
• Ability to accurately identify cardiac rhythms and understand their significance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Monitors telemetry of patients by observing telemetry monitors for changes in cardiac rhythms.
• Removes and cleans telemetry boxes when patient is discharged from telemetry.
• Maintains accurate records of telemetry patients.
• Immediately notifies RN or supervisor of rhythm changes.
• Assigns transmitters and wires and sets up the monitor system for all telemetry ordered patients.
• Troubleshoots transmitters and wires and sets up the monitor system for all telemetry ordered patients.
• Stays abreast of federal, state, and local regulations for food safety and sanitation.

Skills

Fluent English

Good attendance

EKG interpretation

Identify cardiac rhythms

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Kindred Hospital The Palm Beaches and Acute Rehabilitation Unit is seeking a Telemetry Monitor Specialist to observe cardiac rhythms and ensure patient safety. The role involves reviewing patient data, detecting rhythm variances, and addressing alarms promptly within a 68-bed facility in West Palm Beach.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent, fluent English, and a valid BLS certification; no prior experience required.