Monitor Technician PRN Days

Description

Kindred Hospital El Paso is a long-term acute care (LTAC) hospital specializing in the treatment of patients recovering from post-intensive care and medically complex conditions. Our hospital provides both intensive care and telemetry-level services, offering advanced monitoring and support for patients requiring extended medical care. With a multidisciplinary team dedicated to personalized treatment plans, we focus on helping patients achieve significant recovery and transition to the next level of care.

Job Summary

Maintains 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.

Essential Functions

• Maintains 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.
• 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.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• 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.

Education

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, including education equivalent to completion of secondary school or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role.

Licenses/Certification

• Current BLS certification.
• EKG certification preferred.

Experience

No prior experience required.