Telemetry Technician - Per Diem

SSM Health; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading critical illness recovery hospital as a Telemetry Technician in Columbus, OH. In this role, you'll monitor patient conditions, respond to alarms, and carry out EKG interpretations. This per diem position offers flexibility in scheduling with opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Telemetry Technician orientation program

Opportunity for full-time advancement

Join a large team providing patient care

Qualifications

• Must complete and pass EKG class within 30 days.
• Preferred background as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or nursing student.

Responsibilities

• Continuously observe monitors and respond to alarms promptly.
• Complete EKG interpretations and validate with RN.
• Maintain and respond to EKG monitor alarms.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Monitoring alarms

Observational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EKG training

Job description

Overview

Position: Telemetry Technician

Location: Select Specialty Hospital Vic Village - Columbus, OH

Schedule: Per Diem / PRN / As Needed - 12 Hour Shifts - Day Shift (7:00am-7:00pm)Compensation:$20.00 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: Telemetry Technician 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
• 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