Monitor Tech / Telemetry Technician - Per Diem Night Shift

Select Medical; Oregon (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k eligibility after 1000 hours

Job summary

Select Medical in Oregon, OH is hiring a Telemetry Technician/Monitor Tech. The role involves continuous monitoring of patient rhythms, alarm management, and assisting RNs with rhythm interpretation, across 12-hour shifts on a per diem basis.

The ideal candidate has EKG experience and may include LPN/paramedic backgrounds; shifts may include nights and weekends with compensation around $23/hour plus differential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor monitors continuously and respond to alarms promptly and appropriately.
• Verify correct identification of rhythms (basic and lethal) and manage EKG alarms.
• Perform EKG interpretations: rate, PRI, QRS, QT, ST, rhythm.
• Ensure strip interpretations are validated by RN.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Alarm monitoring

Monitor tech

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Education platform training

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 nights and 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