Night Telemetry Tech: Alarm Surveillance & EKG

Select Medical; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) eligibility

Employee assistance program

Per diem-friendly benefits

Job summary

SSH-Springfield is seeking a Telemetry Technician for Per Diem/PRN night shifts in Springfield, Missouri. The role involves watching cardiac monitors, recognizing rhythms, and promptly responding to alarms to ensure patient safety.

The ideal candidate will have completed EKG training and/or be a nursing student with EKG exposure, with a high school diploma or equivalent preferred. Comprehensive orientation and potential advancement opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Must complete and pass EKG class for Monitor Techs and required competencies on education platform within 30 days of start date.
• Preferred background as LPN/Paramedic or RN student with EKG training.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Continuously watch monitors and respond to alarms in a timely manner.
• Verify identification of basic and lethal rhythms and artifacts.
• Maintain EKG monitor alarms and respond to all alarms as needed.
• Complete EKG interpretations (rate, rhythm, PRI, QRS, QTc, ST) and have strip interpretations validated by RN.

Skills

Alarm monitoring

EKG interpretation

Rhythm recognition

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

EKG training

LPN certification

Tools

EKG monitor

Job description

SSH-Springfield is seeking a Telemetry Technician for Per Diem/PRN night shifts in Springfield, Missouri. The role involves watching cardiac monitors, recognizing rhythms, and promptly responding to alarms to ensure patient safety.

The ideal candidate will have completed EKG training and/or be a nursing student with EKG exposure, with a high school diploma or equivalent preferred. Comprehensive orientation and potential advancement opportunities are offered.