Monitor Technician

About the Company
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A job with Kindred Healthcare offers some things you'd expect, and some you might not. There's the salary, of course, and security, and benefits. And the pride you take in working for a company that's a nationally recognized leader in healthcare. But there's also the feedback you get - the hugs, the handshakes, the smiles, and even the tears of gratitude - from the people you care for with your heart as well as with your hands. So consider a career with Kindred - it's rewarding on many levels.

About the Opportunity
Kindred Hospital offers significant opportunities for growth and career advancement. This is an amazing opportunity to join Kindred Hospital and gain experience as a Monitor Technician.

You will continuously monitor the cardiac function of patients on telemetry, providing an accurate interpretation of the rhythm and promptly notifying the nursing staff of any significant findings or changes. Perform clerical and receptionist duties.

TWO POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 7A-7P and 7P-7A

Responsibilities:


Print and interpret rhythm strips every eight hours and place in patient's chart each shift; alert nursing personnel of rhythm changes or new occurrences and obtain a graphic tracing for each
Accountable for alarm limit settings on the monitors
Follow policies for placing telemetry leads on patients; troubleshoot any telemetry problems
Compile new and current charts; enter patient information on chart and Kardex
Perform clerical duties related to admission and discharge of patients
Answer telephone and intercom, take messages and communicate information to appropriate person; call and follow-up with consultants
Assist visitors on the nursing units



Qualifications


A current BCLS and EKG technician training and experience are required. Must have successfully completed the Telemetry Training














Benefits
Kindred Healthcare offers an attractive benefits package for full-time employment, including medical/dental insurance, life insurance, short-term disability, PTO, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and much more. Premium salaries commensurate with experience.

*Kindred is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug-free work environment. REQUIREMENTS
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