Telemetry Technician - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital-NW Detroit is seeking a Telemetry Technician to monitor patient data in Detroit, MI. This per diem/PRN role involves watching monitors, responding to alarms, and performing EKG interpretations under RN supervision.

The ideal candidate will complete the required EKG class within 30 days and pass relevant competencies. Per diem status offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for advancement."

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Continuously watching monitors and responding to alarms promptly.
• Verifying correct identification of basic rhythms, lethal rhythms and artifact; maintaining EKG monitor alarms and responding to alarms as needed.
• Completing EKG interpretations including rate, regularity, PRI, QRS, QTI, QTc, ST segment, waveform alterations and rhythm interpretation.
• Ensuring strip interpretations are validated by RN.

Skills

Alarm monitoring

EKG interpretation

Rhythm interpretation

EKG strip interpretation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

LPN / Paramedic / RN student with EKG training

Job description

Position: Telemetry Technician

Location: Detroit, MI

Schedule: Per Diem/PRN, 12 hour shifts

Select Specialty Hospital-NW Detroit 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.)