Telemetry Technician - Per Diem Day Shift

Select Medical; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Select Medical is seeking a Telemetry Technician in Pensacola, FL for per diem/PRN day shifts. Compensation is $23.50 per hour. The role involves monitoring telemetry, promptly responding to alarms, and coordinating with nursing staff.

Candidates must complete an EKG class for Monitor Techs within 30 days of start and may include LPN/RN background with EKG training. Part-time/Per Diem roles offer 401k eligibility after 1,000 hours within the first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.

Qualifications

• Must complete and pass EKG class for Monitor Techs and required competencies within 30 days of start date.
• Pass other tests/competencies as required by Select Medical.

Responsibilities

• Monitor alarms and ensure timely responses.
• Observe monitors and respond to alarms promptly.
• Perform EKG interpretations: rate, rhythm, PRI, QRS, QT; validate strip interpretations with RN.

Skills

EKG monitoring

Alarm response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Position: Telemetry Technician

Location: Pensacola, FL

Schedule: Per Diem / PRN, 12 hour shifts, Day ShiftCompensation: $23.50 per hour

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

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