Telemetry Technician - Per Diem Days

Select Medical; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k eligibility after 1,000 hours

Extensive orientation program

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Select Medical is seeking a Telemetry Technician for SSH-Ann Arbor in Michigan. As a Telemetry Technician, you will provide essential support in monitoring patient vitals and responding to alarms, ensuring high-quality care for critically ill patients. Responsibilities include completing EKG interpretations and maintaining accurate monitoring of assigned patients. Minimum qualifications include EKG training and a high school diploma. Opportunities for advancement and comprehensive benefits are offered for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• Must complete and pass EKG class for Monitor Techs within 30 days of start date.
• Aid in providing excellent care by monitoring patient rhythms and alarms.
• Valid interpretation of EKG strips validated by RN.

Responsibilities

• Continuously observe telemetry monitors and respond to alarms.
• Complete EKG interpretations including rate and rhythm analysis.
• Verify identification of basic and lethal rhythms.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Monitoring patient vitals

Responding to alarms

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EKG training

Job description

Location

SSH-Ann Arbor

Position

Telemetry Technician

Schedule

Per Diem/PRN, 12 hour shifts Days

About the Hospital

SSH-Ann Arbor 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.
• 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.)