Kindred Hospital Albuquerque is a long-term acute care (LTAC) hospital specializing in the treatment of patients recovering from post-intensive care and medically complex conditions. Our hospital provides both intensive care and telemetry-level services, offering advanced monitoring and support for patients requiring extended medical care. With a multidisciplinary team dedicated to personalized treatment plans, we focus on helping patients achieve significant recovery and transition to the next level of care.

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.

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