Telemetry Technician - Per Diem

Select Medical; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Select Medical is seeking a Telemetry Technician to monitor patient vitals and ensure timely responses to alarms. Located in Columbus, this role includes a 12-hour shift schedule and opportunities for advancement within a supportive healthcare environment. Candidates are expected to complete necessary EKG training and demonstrate competency in patient monitoring.

Benefits

Telemetry Technician orientation program

Opportunity for advancement

Qualifications

• Must complete EKG class for Monitor Techs within 30 days.
• Background as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), paramedic, or nursing student preferred.

Responsibilities

• Watch and respond to alarms promptly on assigned monitors.
• Complete EKG interpretations including rate and rhythm analysis.
• Validate strip interpretations with RN.

Skills

Monitoring alarms

EKG interpretations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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