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Job TitleKindred 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 SummaryMonitors 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 FunctionsMonitors telemetry of patients by observing telemetry monitors for changes in cardiac rhythmsRemoves and cleans telemetry boxes when patient is discharged from telemetryMaintains accurate records of telemetry patientsImmediately notifies RN or supervisor of rhythm changesAssigns transmitters and wires and sets up the monitor system for all telemetry ordered patientsTroubleshoots transmitters and wires and sets up the monitor system for all telemetry ordered patientsStays abreast of federal, state, and local regulations for food safety and sanitationKnowledge/Skills/Abilities/ExpectationsApproximate percent of time required to travel:Must read, write and speak fluent EnglishMust have good and regular attendanceSatisfactory score on EKG interpretation competency testAbility to accurately identify cardiac rhythms and understand their significancePerforms other related duties as assignedQualificationsEducationHigh 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 HireExperienceNo prior experience required
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chattanooga, TN, 37402, US
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