Monitor Tech PRN NIghts

Kindred; Perris (CA); On-site; USD 48,100 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

FSA/HSA

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Wellness

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Riverside seeks a Telemetry Monitor Technician to observe cardiac rhythms using telemetry and review patient data for safekeeping. You will identify rhythm variances and respond to alarms to ensure timely care.

Role requires fluency in English, accurate records, and the ability to set up and manage telemetry systems for ordered patients, with on-site work in Perris, CA. Training provided; BLS certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; completion of secondary education.
• Current BLS certification; EKG certification preferred.
• No prior experience required; on-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Monitor telemetry to detect changes in cardiac rhythms.
• Remove and clean telemetry boxes when patients are discharged from telemetry.
• Maintain accurate records of telemetry patients.
• Immediately notify RN or supervisor of rhythm changes.
• Assign transmitters and wires and set up the monitor system for telemetry patients.
• Troubleshoot transmitters and wires and monitor system.
• Stay abreast of federal, state, and local regulations related to care.

Skills

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Telemetry monitoring

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Telemetry equipment setup

EKG interpretation tools

Job description

Description

Kindred Hospital Riverside is a 40-bed long-term acute care hospital offering 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. For those who need special care, we offer an eight-bed ICU and one negative pressure room. We are located about 20 miles south east of downtown Riverside, in Perris; with easy driving access to a number of restaurants, grocers and shops.

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: 0%
• 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

$23.10/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