Monitor Technician - PRN - Nights
About The Position
Kindred Hospital Chattanooga is a 49-bed long-term acute care hospital that offers in-depth care for an extended recovery period, partnering with physicians and providing 24-hour clinical care 7 days a week. The Monitor Technician monitors the heart rhythm pattern of patients using telemetry equipment to detect abnormal pattern variances. This involves reviewing patient information to determine normal heart rhythm patterns, current patterns, and prior variances, and observing the cardiac monitor screen and listening for alarms to identify abnormal variations 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
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
