Monitor Technician

Kindred; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Louisville at Jewish Hospital is a 30-bed long-term acute care facility offering 24/7 telemetry monitoring to support extended recovery.

The role focuses on monitoring cardiac rhythms, reviewing patient data, and ensuring timely response to rhythm changes within a campus setting in downtown Louisville.

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

Cardiac rhythm identification

Attendance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Description

Kindred Hospital Louisville at Jewish Hospital is a 30-bed long-term acute care hospital, with all private rooms, set within Jewish Hospital. We offer 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 7 days a week so you can start your journey to wellness anytime. For added convenience, we are located in the heart of the Jewish Hospital campus in downtown Louisville, and easily accessible from main roads and highways.

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.

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