Telemetry Tech

Rush University Medical Center; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k eligibility

Part-time/per-diem roles

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital in St. Louis is seeking a Telemetry Technician for PRN-As Needed 7pm-7am shifts. The role offers $23 per hour with night diff $1.50 and weekend diff $2.50, plus the chance to contribute to timely alarm responses and accurate rhythm interpretations.

You will monitor EKGs, verify rhythms, and coordinate with RNs to ensure patient safety in a high-acuity setting located inside Christian Northeast Hospital.

Qualifications

• Must complete and pass EKG class within 30 days of start date.
• Pass required competencies on education platform.
• Pass tests/competencies as required by Select Medical.

Responsibilities

• Monitor alarms and respond promptly to ensure appropriate actions.
• Observe all monitors and respond to alarms promptly and appropriately.
• Perform EKG interpretations (rate, PRI, QRS, QT, ST) and interpret rhythm.
• Ensure strip interpretations are validated by RN.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Alarm monitoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Position: Telemetry Technician

Location: Select Specialty Hospital - St. Louis North 63136

Located inside of Christian Northeast Hospital

Schedule: PRN-As Needed 7pm-7am Compensation: $23/PRN Rate

Shift Diffs: $1.50 night shift diff + $2.50 Weekend Diff

Select Specialty 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.

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans