Telemetry Technician - Growth, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO

Select Medical; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital in Pittsburgh is seeking a Telemetry Technician to monitor patient rhythms and alarms on the 7am-7:30pm shift. The role emphasizes prompt alarm responses, EKG interpretation, and collaboration with RNs in a high-acuity setting at the Select Specialty Hospital (inside UPMC Montefiore).

We offer extensive orientation, tuition reimbursement, continuing education, comprehensive health benefits, generous PTO, and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Must complete and pass EKG class for Monitor Techs and required competencies on education platform within 30 days of start date and pass other tests/competencies as required.
• Preferred qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent; LPN/LPN background or RN nursing student with EKG training.

Responsibilities

• Continuously watch monitors and respond to alarms promptly and appropriately.
• Verify correct identification of rhythms and maintain EKG monitor alarms.
• Perform EKG interpretations including rate, rhythm, PRI, QRS, QT intervals and ST segments.
• Ensure strip interpretations are validated by RN.

Skills

Alarm monitoring

EKG interpretation basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EKG class for Monitor Techs

RN/LPN background preferred

Job description

Select Specialty Hospital in Pittsburgh is seeking a Telemetry Technician to monitor patient rhythms and alarms on the 7am-7:30pm shift. The role emphasizes prompt alarm responses, EKG interpretation, and collaboration with RNs in a high-acuity setting at the Select Specialty Hospital (inside UPMC Montefiore).

We offer extensive orientation, tuition reimbursement, continuing education, comprehensive health benefits, generous PTO, and a 401(k) with company match.