Monitor Technician
Kindred Hospital - Denver
Denver, CO
$18-21/hourOverview
- Facility InformationLong Term Acute Care68 bedsProprietary Software
Pay
Qualifications
- Eligible to work in US
Description
Description
Pay Range: $18.29 / $21.00
Sign on Bonus: $2500 (with one year contract)
At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.
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
Facility
Kindred Hospital - Denver
- Long Term Acute Care
- 68 beds
- Proprietary Software
Employer
ScionHealth - Kindred Cornerstone & Solara Hospitals
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