Telemetry Technician - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital - Atlantic City; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k eligibility

Orientation program

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital in Atlantic City, NJ is seeking a Telemetry Technician to monitor patient rhythms, alarms, and EKG interpretations. The role includes cross-training for Unit Secretary duties and completing required EKG training soon after start. The position is per diem with 12-hour day and night shifts.

Compensation starts at $28.00 per hour with shift differentials for nights and weekends. This facility is part of Select Medical, offering orientation and opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• Must complete EKG class for Monitor Techs within 30 days of start date.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• RN/LPN/Paramedic or nursing student with EKG training preferred; LPNs limited to telemetry tech duties.

Responsibilities

• Monitor alarms continuously and respond promptly to alarms.
• Verify correct rhythm identifications and interpret EKGs.
• Ensure strip interpretations are RN-validated.
• Cross-train for Unit Secretary duties as needed.

Skills

Alarm monitoring

EKG interpretation

Monitor tech duties

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EKG class for Monitor Techs

RN/LPN/Paramedic student with EKG training

Tools

EKG monitor

Job description

Overview

Position: Telemetry Technician

Location: 1925 Pacific Ave, 5th Floor, Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401

Schedule: Per Diem/PRN, 12 hour shifts Day & NightCompensation: $28.00 hourly + shift differentials for nights and weekends

** Position will be cross trained for Unit Secretary duties **

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