Monitor Technician - FT Days

Kindred; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid Time Off

Wellness program

Job summary

Kindred Hospital San Francisco Bay Area is seeking a Telemetry Monitor Technician to observe and interpret cardiac rhythms using telemetry equipment. The role includes setting up monitors, maintaining patient records, and notifying the nursing staff of rhythm changes.

Required is a current BLS certification; EKG certification is preferred. No prior experience is required. Pay is $23.00 per hour with comprehensive benefits offered to eligible employees.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Current BLS certification.
• EKG certification preferred.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor telemetry to detect changes in cardiac rhythms.
• Set up and maintain telemetry monitors for ordered patients.
• Record telemetry data accurately.
• Notify RN or supervisor of rhythm changes.
• Troubleshoot transmitters and wires.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

EKG interpretation

English fluency

Record keeping

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Telemetry equipment

Job description

Kindred Hospital San Francisco Bay Area

Kindred Hospital San Francisco Bay Area is a 99-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 a 10-bed ICU and two negative pressure rooms. We are located about 7 miles east of Oakland International Airport right off MacArthur Freeway (I-580).

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: $23.00/Hr

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