Telemetry Technician - Per Diem Days

Select Specialty Hospital; Natrona Heights (PA); On-site; USD 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive orientation program

401k eligibility for part-time employees

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Natrona Heights is seeking a Telemetry Technician / Unit Secretary for part-time shifts. This entry-level position involves monitoring patient vitals, responding to alarms, and ensuring patient care quality. Candidates should complete an EKG class within 30 days and possess a high school diploma. Experience as an LPN or nursing student with EKG training is preferred. Flexible scheduling with 12-hour per diem shifts available.

Qualifications

• Must complete EKG class for Monitor Techs within 30 days.
• Pass required competencies as set by Select Medical.

Responsibilities

• Continuously observe and respond to alarms.
• Maintain EKG monitor alarms and perform strip interpretations.
• Verify identification of rhythms and respond to alerts promptly.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Attention to detail

Compassionate care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position

Telemetry Technician / Unit Secretary

Location

Select Specialty Hospital - Alle Kiski (Located inside Allegheny Valley Hospital)

Schedule

Per Diem/PRN, 12 hour shifts, 7a - 7p

Compensation

$20.00 per hour

About the Hospital

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. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time employees.
• 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).

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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