Telemetry Technician

Rush University Medical Center; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital in Pensacola, FL is seeking a Telemetry Technician for per diem/day shifts. You will monitor EKGs, respond to alarms, and help ensure patient safety during post-ICU care.

Minimum qualifications include completing the EKG class within 30 days; preferred background in nursing or paramedic roles; strong rhythm interpretation and teamwork skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Must complete and pass EKG class for Monitor Techs within 30 days.
• Ability to interpret basic rhythms and verify alarms promptly.
• Demonstrated attention to patient safety in monitoring duties.

Responsibilities

• Watch monitoring screens and respond promptly to alarms.
• Verify identification of rhythms and monitor alarms.
• Perform EKG interpretations and ensure RN validation.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Monitor alarm management

Telemetry monitoring

Patient safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Position: Telemetry Technician

Location: Pensacola, FL

Schedule: Per Diem / PRN, 12 hour shifts, Day Shift Compensation: $23.50 per hour

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.

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