Monitor Tech / Telemetry Technician - Per Diem Night Shift

Select Medical; Oregon (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive orientation program

Advancement opportunities

401k eligibility for part-time/per-dm

Team of 44,000+ across the network

Job summary

Regency Hospital in Oregon, OH is seeking a Telemetry Technician / Monitor Tech to monitor patient rhythms, respond to alarms, and support RN staff. Applicants with LPN, Licensed Paramedic, EMS, or EKG experience are welcome to apply.

Per diem, 12 hour shifts, $23.00 per hour with night/weekend differentials. Must complete EKG class within 30 days and pass required competencies; position may involve working at Sylvania and Oregon locations.

Qualifications

• Must complete and pass EKG class for Monitor Techs and required competencies within 30 days of start date.
• Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent.
• LPN, Licensed Paramedic or RN nursing student with EKG training are eligible.

Responsibilities

• Watch alarms continuously, identify rhythms, and respond promptly; maintain EKG monitor alarms.
• Continuously observe all monitors and respond to alarms quickly and appropriately.
• Complete EKG interpretations: rate, regularity, PRI, QRS, QT, QTc, ST segment, rhythm; RN to validate.
• Ensure strip interpretations are validated by RN.

Skills

LPN

Licensed Paramedic

EMS experience

EKG experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

LPN

Licensed Paramedic

RN nursing student with EKG 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