Job Description

Kindred Hospital Philadelphia - Havertown and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) is 66-bed hospital offering the same in depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period.  With 57 long-term acute care (LTAC) hospital beds, we partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness.  Similarly, our nine-bed ARU is designed for people who have experienced the debilitating effects of an acute injury, impairment or illness.  We are located in within a medical district close to Darby Creek and West Chester Pike expressway.  

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.

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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