Kindred Hospital Los Angeles helps patients return to the lives they love. At our hospital, our physician-led care teams provide critically ill patients with the specialized acute care and rehabilitation they need, for the time they need it - empowering them to take the next step in their recovery journey. Located in Ladera Heights near Fox Hills Park, Blanco Park and Ladera Park, we are a short drive from restaurants and shops, as well as close to public transit.

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%25
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

Pay Range: $21.00 - $26.59 hourly

ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent required

Licenses/Certification

Current BLS certification
EKG certification preferred

Experience

No prior experience required

Kindred’s mission is to help our patients reach their highest potential for health and healing with intensive medical and rehabilitative care through a compassionate patient experience. Kindred’s 61 long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs), along with 18 community-based, short-term acute care hospital campuses from across the nation, became part of ScionHealth with its launch in December 2021. Cornerstone Healthcare Group joined the ScionHealth family of hospitals and hospital services in January 2023. In December 2021, Kindred Healthcare became a part of LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company. As part of this transaction, LifePoint and Kindred also launched a new company, ScionHealth. Today, Kindred’s facilities are now part of either LifePoint or ScionHealth. Specifically, Kindred’s 61 long-term acute care hospitals – along with 18 community-based, short-term acute care hospital campuses from LifePoint – are now a part of ScionHealth.

Monitor Technician - Full Time Nights

Monitor Technician - Full Time Nights

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