Telemetry Technician - Per Diem

Select Medical; Jackson (TN); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Jackson, TN, is seeking a Telemetry Technician to monitor patient vitals and respond to alarms. This per diem position offers opportunities for advancement and a supportive orientation program. Join a dedicated team committed to exceptional patient care.

Benefits

Orientation program

Opportunity for advancement

Qualifications

• Must complete EKG class for Monitor Techs within 30 days.
• Preferred background as LPN or RN nursing student with EKG training.

Responsibilities

• Continuously watch and respond to alarms on monitors.
• Complete EKG interpretations and ensure validation by RN.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Monitoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Position: Telemetry Technician

Location:Jackson, TN

Schedule: Per Diem/PRN, 12 hour shifts / NightsCompensation: $21

Select Specialty Hospital - West Tennessee 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

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.