What are the responsibilities and job description for the Monitor Technician - PRN - Nights position at Kindred Hospital Chattanooga?
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 required
Licenses/Certification
- Current BLS certification
- EKG certification preferred
Experience
- No prior experience required