Telemetry Technician

Rush University Medical Center; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital - Augusta is seeking a Telemetry Technician in Augusta, GA. The position is full-time nights, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with hourly compensation ranging from $18.23 to $22.22.

The role involves monitoring patient telemetry, promptly responding to alarms, and assisting with EKG interpretation under RN supervision. Preferred candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and may include LPN, paramedic, or RN students with EKG training.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Position: Telemetry Technician

Location: Augusta, GA

Schedule: Full-Time Nights - 7 p.m. - 7 a.m.Compensation: $18.23 to $22.22 per hour

Select Specialty Hospital - Augusta 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.

We support your career growth and personal well-being.

• Start Strong: Extensive Telemetry Technician orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.


• Invest in Your Future: Tuition reimbursement, and continuing education.


• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive insurance coverage, health, dental, vision, life insurance. Generous PTO and 401(K) with company match.


• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,0000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional 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