Telemetry Technician - Per Diem Day Shift

Select Medical; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

Advancement opportunities

Benefits for well-being

401k eligibility for part-time

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital Birmingham is seeking a Telemetry Technician / Monitor Tech in Birmingham, AL. The role supports continuous monitoring, alarm management, and accurate rhythm interpretation to aid inpatient post-ICU care.

This PRN Day Shift position offers a $19.00 hourly rate and potential for advancement. Minimum qualifications include completing an EKG class within 30 days of start and passing required competencies; CNAs with EKG training or LPN/RN students may apply.

Qualifications

• Must complete and pass EKG class for Monitor Techs and required competencies within 30 days of start date and pass other tests/competencies as required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• LPN/Paramedic or RN nursing student with EKG training; LPNs limited to telemetry tech role.

Responsibilities

• Continuously watch monitors and respond to alarms promptly and appropriately.
• Verify identification of basic and lethal rhythms and artifact; maintain EKG monitor alarms.
• Perform EKG interpretations including rate, rhythm, PRI, QRS, QT, ST segment and waveform changes.
• Ensure strip interpretations are validated by RN.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Monitor monitoring

Alarm management

Education

High school diploma

LPN / Paramedic / RN student with EKG training

Job description

Overview

Position: Telemetry Technician / Monitor TechApplicants with LPN, EMS, or EKG experience are welcome to apply.

Location: Birmingham, AL (3rdfloor of Brookwood Baptist Medical Center)

Schedule: PRN Day Shift - 7:00 am to 7:00 pmCompensation: $19.00 per hour

(Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends)

Select Specialty Hospital Birmingham 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