Telemetry Technician - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital; Danville (KY); Hybrid; USD 22,162,140 - 31,564,260; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive orientation program

401k eligibility after 1,000 hours

Potential for full-time opportunities

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital in Danville, KY is hiring for the position of Telemetry Technician. As a critical illness recovery hospital, we provide exceptional inpatient post-ICU services. The Telemetry Technician will monitor patients, ensure timely responses to alarms, and interpret EKG readings.

This PRN/Per-diem role offers flexibility alongside the opportunity to impact patient care positively. Candidates with LPN, Paramedic, or EMT backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Must complete and pass EKG class for Monitor Techs within 30 days.
• Background as an LPN, Paramedic, or RN nursing student with EKG training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Continuously observe monitors and respond to alarms promptly.
• Complete EKG interpretations including rate, regularity, and rhythm.

Skills

Monitoring skills

EKG interpretation

Response to alarms

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of EKG class for Monitor Techs

Job description

Position:

Telemetry Technician

Location:

Danville, KY

Schedule:

PRN/Per-diem, Nights (7p-7a)

Compensation:

$19.50 per hour

LPNs, Paramedics, EMTs and current/former Telemetry/Monitor Techs encouraged to apply

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.
• 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.

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.)