Monitor Technician - Full Time Days

ScionHealth; Colorado; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Chattanooga is seeking a Telemetry Monitor Technician to observe cardiac rhythms using telemetry equipment, detect abnormal patterns, and support the care team. The role requires fluency in English and an ability to accurately interpret EKGs.

Responsibilities include setting up monitors, assigning transmitters, recording patient data, and promptly notifying RNs of rhythm changes while adhering to safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Satisfactory score on EKG interpretation competency test.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Current BLS certification; EKG certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor telemetry of patients and detect changes in cardiac rhythms.
• Observe telemetry monitors and respond to alarms; notify RN or supervisor of rhythm changes.
• Set up monitors, assign transmitters and wires for ordered patients; troubleshoot as needed.
• Maintain accurate records for telemetry patients.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations for safety and sanitation.

Skills

Fluent English

EKG interpretation

Attendance

Cardiac rhythm identification

Reading/writing/speaking English

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Telemetry equipment

Job description

Description

Kindred Hospital Chattanooga is a 49-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 7 days a week so you can start your journey to wellness anytime.

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