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Description Kindred Hospital Houston Northwest and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) provide specialized care for patients with complex medical needs. Our long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) offers advanced, hospital-level treatment for chronically and critically ill patients requiring extended stays.

In addition, our Acute Rehabilitation Unit is dedicated to helping patients recover from the effects of acute injuries, impairments, or illnesses. With a focus on personalized care, both the LTACH and ARU collaborate with your physician to provide 24/7 clinical care, ensuring continuous support on your path to 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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