Kindred Healthcare·Chattanooga, Tennessee
Monitors heart rhythm patterns using telemetry equipment to detect and report abnormal variances to nursing staff. Responsible for setting up, troubleshooting, and maintaining telemetry systems for patients.
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
Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and certifications in BCLS and EKG interpretation. No prior experience is required, but the candidate must be able to accurately identify cardiac rhythms.
Market context
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