Monitor Technician Part Time Days
About The Position
Kindred Hospital San Diego is a 70-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 seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. For those who need special care, we offer an eight-bed ICU and two negative pressure rooms. We are located just outside of downtown San Diego, less than two miles north of the San Diego Zoo. 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.
Requirements
- 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.
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Current BLS certification.
- No prior experience required
Nice To Haves
- EKG certification preferred.
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.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
