Monitor Technician, FT Days

Kindred; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Indianapolis North is a 45-bed long-term acute care hospital offering extended recovery care with 24-hour clinical coverage seven days a week. This role monitors heart rhythms via telemetry, reviews patient information for rhythm patterns, and ensures timely alarm response to variances.

Responsibilities include setup of telemetry systems, routine maintenance, and accurate charting while adhering to federal, state, and local regulations.

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.
• Must have good and regular attendance.

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.

Skills

Fluent English

Cardiac rhythm recognition

Attendance

EKG interpretation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Description

Kindred Hospital Indianapolis North is a 45-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. We are located within American National University community.

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.

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