Telemetry Technician - Per Diem Days

Select Specialty Hospital; Weirton (WV); On-site; USD 28,929; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k eligibility after 1,000 hours

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A specialized healthcare facility in Weirton is seeking a part-time Telemetry Technician. In this entry-level role, you will continuously monitor patient rhythms, respond to alarms, and make EKG interpretations. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and complete EKG training within the first month. Join a dedicated team committed to providing high-quality patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must complete and pass the EKG class for Monitor Techs within 30 days.
• Background in nursing (LPN, RN student) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Continuously observe all assigned monitors and respond to alarms promptly.
• Complete EKG interpretations including rate, regularity, and rhythm interpretation.
• Validate strip interpretations with RN.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Monitoring basic and lethal rhythms

Responding to alarms

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Telemetry Technician

Location: Select Specialty Hospital - Weirton (located inside Weirton Medical Center)

Schedule: Per Diem/PRN, 12 hour shifts, 6am - 6:30pm, Day Shift

Compensation: $21.00 per hour, plus competitive shift differentials for weekends

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. 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.
• 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 observe all assigned monitors and respond to alarms promptly and appropriately.
• Complete EKG interpretations including rate, regularity, PRI, QRS, QTI, QTc, ST segment, wave‑form alterations, and rhythm interpretation.
• Ensure strip interpretations are validated by RN.

Minimum Qualifications

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