Telemetry Technician - Per Diem - Day Shift

Select Medical; Willingboro Township (NJ); On-site; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Telemetry Technician to provide compassionate care in a critical illness recovery setting. This per diem role involves monitoring patient alarms, interpreting EKGs, and ensuring timely responses to critical situations. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and patient care, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact during vulnerable moments in patients' lives. Join a committed team of healthcare professionals and take part in a rewarding journey that could lead to potential full-time opportunities in the future.

Benefits

Orientation program for smooth transition

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• Must complete EKG class within 30 days of start date.
• Preferred background as LPN, Paramedic, or RN nursing student.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor and respond to patient alarms.
• Complete EKG interpretations and validate with RN.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Monitoring patient alarms

Basic rhythm identification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EKG class for Monitor Techs

LPN or RN nursing student with EKG training

Job description

Telemetry Technician - Per Diem - Day Shift

Job ID 326645

- 12 Hour Shift Days

2025-04-24

Job Description

Position: Telemetry Technician / Monitor Tech

Location: Willingboro, NJ

Schedule: Per Diem/PRN, 12 hour shifts, Day Shift
Compensation: $22.00 Per Hour; Shift Differential ranging from $3/hour to $6/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 : Telemetry Technician 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
• 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

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.