Monitor Tech / Telemetry Technician - Per Diem Day Shift

Select Medical; Kentucky; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency Hospital is seeking a Telemetry Technician/Monitor Tech to monitor patient telemetry, verify rhythms, and respond to alarms across multiple monitors. The role supports critical post-ICU care and requires strong attention to electrical patterns and patient safety.

Applicants with LPN, EMS, or EKG experience are encouraged to apply. Per diem shifts are available with weekend differentials; hospital locations include Sylvania and Oregon, OH as needed.

Qualifications

• Complete and pass EKG class for Monitor Techs within 30 days of start date and complete required competencies on the education platform.
• Pass other tests/competencies as required by Select Medical.

Responsibilities

• Monitor alarms continuously and ensure timely responses to alarms.
• Verify identification of rhythms (basic and lethal) and manage EKG monitor alarms.
• Perform EKG interpretations including rate, rhythm, PRI, QRS, QT intervals, and ST segments.
• Ensure strip interpretations are validated by RN.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Alarm response

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Position: Telemetry Technician / Monitor Tech

Applicants with LPN, Licensed Paramedic, EMS, or EKG experience are welcome to apply.

Location: Oregon, OH

Schedule: Per Diem, 12 hour shiftsCompensation: $23.00 per hour, plus shift differentials for weekends

*This position requires the ability to pick up shifts at both our Sylvania and Oregon locations, as needed.

Regency Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Telemetry Technicians play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent care every step of the way.

Why Join Us:

• Start Strong:Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for Advancement:Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
• Foster Well-being:We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
• Your Impact Matters:Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

• You will assume responsibility for continuously watching and ensuring appropriate and timely responses to alarms. Verifying correct identification of basic rhythms, lethal rhythms and artifact; maintaining EKG monitor alarms and responding to all alarms as needed.
• Continuously observing all monitors assigned and responding to alarms promptly and appropriately.
• Completing EKG interpretations including: rate, regularity, PRI, QRS, QTI, QTc, ST segment, wave form alterations, and rhythm interpretation.
• Ensuring strip interpretations are validated by RN.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must complete and pass EKG class for Monitor Techs and required competencies on education platform within 30 days of start date in position and pass other tests/competencies as required by Select Medical.

Preferred qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred background as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)*, Licensed Paramedic or RN nursing student with EKG training (*LPNs are limited to working as telemetry tech only.)

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans