Monitor Technician - Part Time Days

Socket.dev; Paramount (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Paramount and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) in Paramount, CA, seeks a telemetry monitor role to observe cardiac rhythms and detect abnormal patterns using telemetry equipment. You will review patient data to determine normal and prior variances and respond to alarms to ensure patient safety.

The position requires fluency in English, accurate rhythm identification, and the ability to maintain precise records.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; BCLS and EKG certifications within required time frames.
• Fluent reading/writing/speaking English required.
• Ability to accurately identify cardiac rhythms and interpret their significance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor telemetry of patients and detect changes in cardiac rhythms.
• Remove and clean telemetry boxes upon patient discharge.
• Maintain accurate records for telemetry patients.
• Notify RN or supervisor of rhythm changes.
• Set up monitor system for telemetry-ordered patients and troubleshoot equipment.
• Adhere to applicable federal, state, and local regulations for safety and sanitation.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

English fluency

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BCLS Certification

EKG Certification

Job description

Kindred Hospital Paramount and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) is 177-bed hospital. With 159 long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) beds, we offer the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. Our 18-bed ARU is designed for people who have experience the debilitating effects of an acute injury, impairment or illness and like the LTACH, we partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness.

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.

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.

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)
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Like AHA or Red Cross Within Facility-Specified time frame (Required) and EKG - Electrocardiogram Certification within Facility-Specified time frame Upon Hire
• None Required