Description This hospital is designed as a bridge in the continuum of care and is intended to provide intensive, specialized care for medically complex patients that require a longer treatment and recovery period. This hospital provides a committed and knowledgeable clinical team in a setting conducive to healing. Their goal is to treat the immediate and long-term needs of the patients with the goal of helping each patient reach the next level of well-being on their path to a full recovery. 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. 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 Current BLS certification. EKG certification preferred. Experience No prior experience required

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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 Current BLS certification. EKG certification preferred. Experience No prior experience required