Monitor Technician PRN/Night

Kindred Healthcare • Muskogee, OK

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About The Position

The Monitor Technician monitors patients’ heart rhythm patterns using telemetry equipment to detect abnormal variations. The role reviews patient information to determine normal and current heart rhythm patterns and prior variances, and observes cardiac monitor screens and listens for alarms to identify abnormal changes. The technician maintains telemetry records, sets up and troubleshoots monitoring equipment, and promptly communicates rhythm changes to an RN or supervisor.

Requirements

• Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Achieve a satisfactory score on an EKG interpretation competency test.
• Ability to accurately identify cardiac rhythms and understand their significance.
• Current BLS certification.

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 (preferred).
• EKG certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients’ telemetry for changes in cardiac rhythms.
• Remove and clean telemetry boxes when a patient is discharged from telemetry.
• Maintain accurate records of telemetry patients.
• Immediately notify an RN or supervisor of rhythm changes.
• Assign transmitters and wires and set up the monitor system for patients with telemetry orders.
• Troubleshoot transmitters, wires, and the monitor system.
• Stay abreast of federal, state, and local regulations for food safety and sanitation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED