Telemetry Technician - Per Diem Day Shift

Select Medical; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k eligibility

Per Diem/PRN

Job summary

Select Medical is seeking a Telemetry Technician / Monitor Tech in Youngstown, OH. This per diem/PRN role involves 12-hour day shifts and close monitoring of patient telemetry to ensure timely alarm responses and accurate rhythm interpretation.

You will perform EKG interpretations and have your rhythms validated by a registered nurse. A high school diploma is required, with prior nursing or EKG training preferred.

Qualifications

• Must complete and pass EKG class for Monitor Techs within 30 days of start date
• Competency on education platform required

Responsibilities

• Watch and respond to alarms; verify rhythms and artifact; maintain EKG monitor alarms
• Observe monitors and respond promptly to alarms
• Interpret EKGs (rate, regularity, PRI, QRS, QT, ST) and ensure RN validation of strips

Skills

Alarm monitoring

EKG interpretation

Telemetry monitoring

Patient monitoring

Education

High school diploma

Nursing background preferred (LPN/RN)

Job description

Overview

Position: Telemetry Technician / Monitor Tech

Location: Youngstown, Ohio

Schedule: Per Diem/PRN, 12-hour shifts - Day ShiftCompensation: $24.50 per hour

Select Specialty Hospital - Boardman 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 that 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