Telemetry Technician

Rush University Medical Center; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital - Madison is seeking a Telemetry Technician to monitor patient rhythms overnight on a per diem basis in Madison, WI. You will watch monitors for alarms, verify rhythm identifications, and ensure timely responses under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include interpreting EKGs, maintaining alert systems, and confirming strip interpretations with RN, with orientation and potential pathways for part-time or full-time advancement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• You will assume responsibility for continuously watching and ensuring appropriate and timely responses to alarms.
• 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.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Alarm monitoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

LPN/RN student with EKG training

Job description

Overview

Position: Telemetry Technician

Location: Madison, WI

Schedule: Per Diem/PRN, 12 hour shifts - Nights Compensation: $25.00 per hour

Select Specialty Hospital - Madison

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