Telemetry Technician

Talentify; Middleburg Heights (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

Advancement opportunities

Well-being benefits

401k eligibility

Job summary

Regency Hospital - Cleveland West in Middleburg Heights is seeking a Telemetry Technician to monitor patient vitals, respond to alarms promptly and ensure accurate rhythm interpretation.

This per diem role offers 12-hour shifts (7am-7pm and 7pm-7am), with a $23/hour wage and extensive orientation. Onward opportunities for advancement may be available based on performance and staffing needs.

Qualifications

• Must complete and pass EKG class for Monitor Techs and required competencies within 30 days of start date.
• Pass required tests/competencies as required by facility.

Responsibilities

• Monitor EKG alarms and respond promptly to all alarms.
• Observe all monitors and ensure timely and appropriate responses.
• Interpret EKG rhythms including rate, regularity, PRI, QRS, QTc, ST segments.
• Validate strip interpretations with RN.

Skills

EKG monitoring

Alarm response

Education

High school diploma

LPN

Paramedic

RN student with EKG training

Job description

Overview

Position: Telemetry Technician

Location: Middleburg Heights

Schedule:Per Diem/PRN Days & Nights, 12 hour shifts (7am-7pm; 7pm-7am)Compensation: $23 per hour

Regency Hospital - Cleveland West 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