Telemetry Technician

Rush University Medical Center; Birmingham (AL); Vor Ort; USD 22.000 - 31.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Night shift differential

401k eligibility after 1000 hours

Part time/Per Diem

Zusammenfassung

Rush University Medical Center is seeking a Telemetry Technician / Monitor Tech in Birmingham, AL (Brookwood Baptist Medical Center, 3rd floor) for PRN night shifts. You will monitor patient data, respond to alarms, and perform EKG interpretations under RN supervision.

Preferred candidates include LPNs, paramedics, or RN students with EKG training. Competitive night/weekend differentials and orientation support are offered. Part-time/per diem roles may lead to full-time opportunities.

Qualifikationen

• Must complete and pass EKG class for Monitor Techs within 30 days.
• Pass required competencies on education platform within 30 days.
• Pass tests/competencies as required by Select Medical.

Aufgaben

• Watch monitors and respond to alarms promptly and accurately.
• Verify identification of rhythms and manage EKG monitor alarms.
• Ensure strip interpretations are validated by RN and documented.

Kenntnisse

EKG monitoring

Alarm management

Telemetry monitoring

RN collaboration

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

LPN

Licensed Paramedic

RN nursing student with EKG training

Tools

EKG machine

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Position: Telemetry Technician / Monitor TechApplicants with LPN, EMS, or EKG experience are welcome to apply.

Location: Birmingham, AL (3rd floor of Brookwood Baptist Medical Center)

Schedule: PRN Nightshift - 7:00 pm to 7:00 amCompensation: $19.00 per hour

(Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends)

Select Specialty Hospital Birmingham 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