Telemetry Technician - Per Diem - Day Shift

Select Specialty Hospital; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

Advancement opportunities

Well-being benefits

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital in Orlando Central is hiring a Telemetry Technician for Per Diem/PRN day shifts (06:30–19:00). You will monitor patient ECGs, respond to alarms, interpret EKGs, and collaborate with RN staff to ensure timely care.

A strong orientation program supports a smooth transition and potential path to full-time opportunities. The role emphasizes continuous monitoring, accurate rhythm interpretation, and timely escalation while maintaining patient safety.

Qualifications

• Must complete EKG class for Monitor Techs within 30 days.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• LPN/RN nursing student with EKG training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient ECG and alarms continuously.
• Verify correct identification of rhythms and respond to all alarms promptly.
• Interpret EKGs (rate, rhythm, PRI, QRS, QT, ST) and coordinate with RN.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Telemetry monitoring

Alarm response

RN collaboration

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma

LPN/RN student with EKG training

Tools

EKG monitor

Telemetry equipment

Job description

Location: Select Specialty Hospital- Orlando Central

Per Diem/PRN, 12 hour shifts - Day Shift | 06:30 - 19:00

Position: Telemetry Technician

Location: Select Specialty Hospital- Orlando Central

Schedule: Per Diem/PRN, 12 hour shifts - Day Shift | 06:30 - 19:00

Select Specialty Hospital 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.)