Telemetry Technician: Alarms, EKGs & Critical Care Support

Select Specialty Hospital; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital-NW Detroit is seeking a Telemetry Technician to monitor patient data in Detroit, MI. This per diem/PRN role involves watching monitors, responding to alarms, and performing EKG interpretations under RN supervision.

The ideal candidate will complete the required EKG class within 30 days and pass relevant competencies. Per diem status offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for advancement."

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Continuously watching monitors and responding to alarms promptly.
• Verifying correct identification of basic rhythms, lethal rhythms and artifact; maintaining EKG monitor alarms and responding to alarms as needed.
• Completing EKG interpretations including rate, regularity, PRI, QRS, QTI, QTc, ST segment, waveform alterations and rhythm interpretation.
• Ensuring strip interpretations are validated by RN.

Skills

Alarm monitoring

EKG interpretation

Rhythm interpretation

EKG strip interpretation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

LPN / Paramedic / RN student with EKG training

Job description

Select Specialty Hospital-NW Detroit is seeking a Telemetry Technician to monitor patient data in Detroit, MI. This per diem/PRN role involves watching monitors, responding to alarms, and performing EKG interpretations under RN supervision.

The ideal candidate will complete the required EKG class within 30 days and pass relevant competencies. Per diem status offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for advancement."