Telemetry Technician - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive orientation

Advancement opportunities

401k eligibility

Well-being benefits

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital – Nashville West is seeking a Telemetry Technician to monitor patient vitals, manage EKG equipment and respond to alarms during 12-hour shifts on a per diem basis in Nashville, TN.

The role emphasizes accurate rhythm interpretation, collaboration with RN staff, and ensuring timely interventions. A high school diploma and EKG training are preferred; completion of required EKG class within 30 days is expected.

Qualifications

• Must complete and pass EKG class for Monitor Techs within 30 days of start date.
• Competencies on education platform must be demonstrated.
• Pass required tests/competencies as required by Select Medical.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient alarms continuously and respond promptly.
• Perform EKG interpretations including rate, rhythm, PRI, QRS, QT intervals.
• Verify strip interpretations with RN.
• Maintain accurate monitoring and alarm management.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Alarm monitoring

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EKG training/education

Tools

EKG monitoring equipment

Job description

Position: Telemetry Technician

Location: Nashville, TN

Schedule: Per Diem/PRN, 12 hour shifts

Select Specialty Hospital - Nashville West 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.)