Monitor Technician PerDiem Day
Las Vegas, Nevada Facility Kindred Hospital Las Vegas - Flamingo
Req ID 525476 Post Date 10 / 25 / 2024
Description
Pay Range : $17.00 / 21.56 + 10% PRN Differential
JOB FAIR - Every Wednesday from 11am to 4pm
Kindred Hospital Flamingo
2250 East Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89119
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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