Job Description
Kindred Hospital Brea helps patients return to the lives they love.
At our 48-bed hospital, our physician-led care teams provide critically ill patients with the specialized acute care and rehabilitation they need, for the time they need it - empowering them to take the next step in their recovery journey. We also offer a 4-bed ICU and three negative pressure rooms to accommodate particularly serious conditions.
We are located less than a mile north of Brea Junior High School and conveniently surrounded by restaurants and shops.
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: 0%
- 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
Salary Range: $21.00 - $23.79/Hour
ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.
Education
- High School diploma or equivalent required
Licenses/Certification
- Current BLS certification
- EKG certification preferred
Experience
- No prior experience required