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Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiac Monitoringunmatched
Clinical Medicineunmatched
Electrocardiogramunmatched
English Languageunmatched
Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
Food Safetyunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Long-Term Careunmatched
Medical Recordsunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Restaurantunmatched
Sanitationunmatched
State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
Telemetryunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
Description
Description
Kindred Hospital Lima is a 26-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 seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. We are located downtown Lima on the west side of I-75, with ease access to surrounding shops and restaurants.
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)