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Description

Kindred Hospital Chattanooga is a 49-bed long-term acute care hospital, offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care 7 days a week so you can start your journey to wellness anytime.

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 including education equivalent to completion of secondary school or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role. (Preferred)

Licenses/Certification

• BCLS - Basic Life Support Like AHA or Red Cross Within Facility-Specified time frame (Required) and EKG - Electrocardiogram Certification within Facility-Specified time frame Upon Hire

Experience