Entry-Level Cardiac Telemetry Technician

Kindred; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Kindred Hospital San Francisco Bay Area is seeking a Telemetry Monitor to observe patient heart rhythms using telemetry equipment and review patient information to detect normal and abnormal patterns. Responsibilities include setting up monitors, maintaining records, and notifying RNs of rhythm changes.

The role requires fluent English, a high school diploma, and a BLS/EKG certification as preferred. 0% travel and a strong attention to regulatory standards are essential.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Satisfactory score on EKG interpretation competency test.
• Ability to accurately identify cardiac rhythms and understand their significance.

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

EKG interpretation

Rhythm identification

Attendance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Kindred Hospital San Francisco Bay Area is seeking a Telemetry Monitor to observe patient heart rhythms using telemetry equipment and review patient information to detect normal and abnormal patterns. Responsibilities include setting up monitors, maintaining records, and notifying RNs of rhythm changes.

The role requires fluent English, a high school diploma, and a BLS/EKG certification as preferred. 0% travel and a strong attention to regulatory standards are essential.