Telemetry Technician

Rush University Medical Center; McKeesport (Allegheny County); In loco; USD 26.000 - 35.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education

Health insurance

PTO

401(K) with company match

Descrizione del lavoro

Rush University Medical Center in McKeesport, PA is seeking a Telemetry Technician to monitor patient vitals and respond to alarms on a 7 p.m. – 7 a.m. shift. The role emphasizes accurate EKG interpretation and timely alarm responses to ensure patient safety in a critical care setting.

The position requires completing an EKG class within 30 days and may suit candidates with a nursing background (LPN/Paramedic or RN student). We offer competitive benefits and a supportive team environment.

Competenze

• Must complete EKG class for Monitor Techs and competencies within 30 days of start date.
• Preferred background as LPN/Paramedic or RN nursing student with EKG training.

Mansioni

• Continuously watch patient monitors and respond to alarms promptly.
• Interpret basic EKG rhythms and ensure accuracy before RN validation.
• Maintain accurate alarm management and support patient safety.

Conoscenze

EKG interpretation

Alarm monitoring

RN coordination

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

EKG class / Monitor Tech training

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

Position: Telemetry Technician

Location:1500 Fifth Avenue 6th Floor Crawford Building

Mckeesport, Pennsylvania 15132

Schedule: 7 p.m. - 7 a.m. Compensation: $18.92 to $25.46

Select Specialty Hospital - McKeesport 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