Monitor Tech FT Days
About The Position
Kindred Hospital Houston Northwest and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) provide specialized care for patients with complex medical needs. Our long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) offers advanced, hospital-level treatment for chronically and critically ill patients requiring extended stays. In addition, our Acute Rehabilitation Unit is dedicated to helping patients recover from the effects of acute injuries, impairments, or illnesses. With a focus on personalized care, both the LTACH and ARU collaborate with your physician to provide 24/7 clinical care, ensuring continuous support on your path to recovery.
Requirements
- Current BLS certification.
- Ability to accurately identify cardiac rhythms and understand their significance.
Nice To Haves
- High School Diploma or Equivalent including education equivalent to completion of secondary school or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role.
- EKG certification preferred.
- Satisfactory score on EKG interpretation competency test.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- Must read, write and speak fluent English.
- Must have good and regular attendance.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
