Telemetry Technician - Per Diem Days

Select Specialty Hospital San Antonio Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital in Columbus is seeking a Telemetry Technician to monitor ECGs, alarms and patient rhythms on a Per Diem/PRN schedule with 12-hour daytime shifts. Compensation is $23.00 per hour, plus available shift differentials, and the role supports critical illness recovery with a strong emphasis on reliable alarm response.

The position requires completing an EKG class for Monitor Techs within 30 days and passing required competencies; additional duties include interpreting EKGs

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Continuously observe monitors and respond to alarms promptly and appropriately.
• Verify identification and interpretation of basic rhythms, lethal rhythms, and artifacts.

Education

EKG class for Monitor Techs

Job description

Position: Telemetry Technician

Location: Select Specialty Hospital - Columbus - Vic Village (Dennison Ave)

Schedule: Per Diem/PRN, 12 hour shifts, Days

Compensation: $23.00 per hour (Plus shift differentials)

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.)