Monitor Technician
Kindred Hospital Bay Area - St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg, FL
$16-20/hourOverview
- Facility InformationPrivate FacilityLong Term Acute Care82 bedsProprietary Software
Pay
Qualifications
- Eligible to work in US
Description
Description
Kindred Hospital Bay Area-St. Petersburg and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) is 95-bed hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. With 82 long term acute care beds, we partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. Comparably, our 13 bed ARU is designed for people who have experienced the debilitating effects of an acute injury, impairment or illness. Located south of downtown St. Petersburg where 4th Street turns into 6th Street, between 30th and 32nd Avenues, we have stunning, unobstructed waterfront views of the bay with easy access to public transit. Come and join us!
ScionHealth is committed to a culture of service excellence as demonstrated by our employees’ adherence to the service excellence principles of Pride, Teamwork, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Fun, Professionalism, and Responsibility.
As our most acute level of care, our specialty hospitals offer the same critical care patients receive in a traditional hospital or intensive care unit, but for an extended recovery period. Our clinicians play a vital role in the recovery process for chronic, critically ill and medically complex patients.
Job SummaryMonitors 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.
Facility
Kindred Hospital Bay Area - St. Petersburg
- Private Facility
- Long Term Acute Care
- 82 beds
- Proprietary Software
Employer
ScionHealth - Kindred Cornerstone & Solara Hospitals
Saint Petersburg, FL
About
A jewel on Florida's Gulf Coast, St. Petersburg offers gorgeous beaches, a vibrant art scene and fantastic food and drink venues. Nicknamed "The Sunshine City," it holds the Guinness World Record for the most consecutive days of sunshine, making it ideal for activities like kayaking, cycling or beachcombing for shells on the idyllic beaches at Fort De Soto Park and beyond. Enjoy the many inviting waterfront parks or St. Pete Beach, boasting undeveloped powder sugar-like sands edging aquamarine water. Enjoy many cultural experiences, including the Museum of Fine Arts and the Dali Museum. Downtown is bursting with enticing venues, including shops, craft beer pubs and restaurants. The Saturday Morning Market is a top-ranked gathering place with live music, balloon artists, magicians and other performers, with baked goods, cheeses, chocolates, fresh seafood and ready-to-eat dishes on hand for sale and consumption.