Monitor Technician - PRN Nights

Kindred; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Chattanooga is seeking a Telemetry Monitor Technician to observe and interpret cardiac rhythms and data using telemetry equipment, supporting 24/7 care in a long-term acute care setting.

Qualifications include High School diploma, BCLS and EKG certification within specified timeframes, fluent English, and no prior experience required. You will maintain records and promptly notify RNs of rhythm changes.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Stays abreast of federal, state, and local regulations for food safety and sanitation.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Cardiac rhythms

Fluent English

Regular attendance

Other duties as assigned

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Education equivalent to secondary school

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:
• 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

• 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

Experience

• No prior experience required