Telemetry Technician - Per Diem Nights

Select Medical; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k eligibility for part-time staff

Extensive orientation program

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Select Medical in Wheeling is looking for a Telemetry Technician to monitor patients and respond to alarms, providing crucial care in a critical illness recovery hospital.

The role requires completion of EKG training and monitoring responsibilities. This position offers flexible scheduling with per diem options and leads to potential full-time opportunities.

Join a dedicated team focused on patient care and well-being.

Qualifications

• Must complete and pass EKG class within 30 days.
• Preferred background as LPN, Licensed Paramedic or nursing student with EKG training.

Responsibilities

• Continuously watch and ensure timely responses to alarms.
• Observe all monitors and respond promptly to alarms.
• Complete EKG interpretations including rate and rhythm.
• Validate strip interpretations with RN.

Skills

ECG monitoring

Alarm response

Rhythm interpretation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EKG class for Monitor Techs

Job description

Overview

Position: Telemetry Technician

Location: Wheeling,West Virginia26003

Schedule: Per Diem/PRN, 12 hour shiftsCompensation: $21.00

Select Specialty Hospital- Wheeling 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