Telemetry Technician - Per Diem

Select Medical; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k eligibility

Part-time/Per Diem

Orientation program

Job summary

Select Medical's Telemetry Technician role in Detroit, MI is a per diem night shift position at Select Specialty Hospital-Grosse Pointe. You will monitor patient alarms, interpret EKGs, and collaborate with RN staff to ensure timely responses and accurate rhythms.

The position emphasizes ongoing competency through an EKG class and required tests, with opportunities for advancement in a hospital-focused, acute care setting.

Qualifications

• Must complete and pass EKG class for Monitor Techs within 30 days of start date.
• Pass other tests/competencies as required by Select Medical.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient alarms continuously and respond promptly.
• Verify identification of rhythms including basic, lethal, artifact; maintain EKG alarms.
• Interpret EKG rhythms: rate, regularity, PRI, QRS, QT, ST segments.
• Ensure strip interpretations are validated by RN.

Skills

EKG monitoring knowledge

Alarm monitoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

LPN background

Licensed Paramedic

RN nursing student with EKG training

Job description

Overview

Position: Telemetry Technician

Location: Detroit, MI

Schedule: Per Diem/PRN, 12 hour shifts nights

Select Specialty Hospital-Grosse Pointe 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