Telemetry Technician

Talentify; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

401(K) with company match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital in Kansas City, KS is seeking a Telemetry Technician for per diem night shifts from 7 PM to 7 AM. You will monitor patient telemetry, respond to alarms, and assist RN staff with rhythm interpretations. A background in EKG training and licensure (LPN/RN/Paramedic) is preferred, with strong attention to accuracy and patient safety.

On-site orientation is provided, along with tuition reimbursement and comprehensive benefits to support your career growth and well-being.

Qualifications

• Must complete and pass EKG class for Monitor Techs within 30 days.
• RN/LPn/RN with EKG training preferred; LPNs limited to telemetry tech role.

Responsibilities

• Monitor alarms continuously and respond promptly to all alarms.
• Observe all monitors and verify correct rhythm identification.
• Perform EKG interpretations including rate, PRI, QRS, QT, ST changes.
• Ensure strip interpretations are validated by RN.

Skills

Alarm monitoring

EKG interpretation

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

LPN/Paramedic/RN with EKG training

Job description

Overview

Position: Telemetry Technician

Location: Kansas City, KS

Schedule: Per Diem, Night shift (7 PM-7 AM)

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.

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 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.)

Preferred qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans