Monitor Tech

ScionHealth; Gardena, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

FSA/HSA

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Wellness program

Job summary

ScionHealth is seeking a Telemetry Monitor Technician to observe and interpret cardiac rhythms for long-term acute care patients. The role focuses on accurate rhythm assessment, timely alarm response, and seamless coordination with nursing staff to ensure patient safety.

Responsibilities include setting up telemetry equipment, maintaining records, and adhering to regulatory standards while delivering reliable 24/7 care in a hospital setting at our Gardena facility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required or demonstrated ability to perform essential functions.
• Current BLS certification required.
• EKG certification preferred.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor telemetry around the clock to detect changes in cardiac rhythms.
• Remove and clean telemetry boxes when a patient is discharged from telemetry.
• Maintain accurate records for telemetry patients.
• Immediately notify a nurse or supervisor of rhythm changes.
• Assign transmitters and wires and set up monitoring for telemetry patients.
• Troubleshoot transmitters and wires and ensure proper monitor setup for patients.
• Stay informed about federal, state, and local regulations for food safety and sanitation.

Skills

Fluent English

Regular attendance

EKG interpretation

Identify cardiac rhythms

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Telemetry equipment

Job description

Description

Kindred Hospital South Bay, a long-term acute care hospital offers the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. Not far from highway 110, we are conveniently located near shopping malls, restaurants and Recreation Park.

Job Summary

Monitors heart rhythm pattern of patients to detect abnormal pattern variances, using telemetry equipment. Review patient information to determine normal heart rhythm pattern, current pattern, and prior variances. Observes screen of cardiac monitor and listens for alarm to identify abnormal variation in heart rhythm.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Approximate percent of time required to travel:
• 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.

Pay Range

$23.00/hr.

Benefits

ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent including education equivalent to completion of secondary school or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role. (Preferred)

Licenses/Certification

• Current BLS certification.
• EKG certification preferred.

Experience

• No prior experience required