Monitor Technician - FT Days

Kindred Hospital San Francisco Bay Area; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital San Francisco Bay Area in California is seeking a Telemetry Technician to monitor heart rhythms and detect variances using specialized telemetry equipment.

You will review patient data, maintain accurate telemetry records, and immediately notify RNs or supervisors of rhythm changes while setting up monitors and related transmitters.

Required is a High School Diploma or equivalent; current BLS certification; EKG certification is preferred; no prior experience is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor telemetry of patients and observe changes in cardiac rhythms.
• Remove and clean telemetry boxes when patient is discharged.
• 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 all telemetry ordered patients.
• Troubleshoot transmitters and wires and set up the monitor system for all telemetry ordered patients.
• Stay abreast of federal, state, and local regulations for food safety and sanitation.

Skills

Fluent English

EKG interpretation

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Description

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.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• FSA/HSA
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 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