Telemetry Technician - Per Diem Night

Select Medical; Heath (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital in Newark, OH seeks a Telemetry Technician to monitor alarms, verify rhythms, and respond promptly during 12-hour night shifts. You will perform EKG interpretations and ensure monitor alarms are managed correctly, with interpretations validated by RN staff.

This per diem/PRN role offers orientation and potential path to full-time opportunities. Minimum qualifications include completing and passing the EKG class for Monitor Techs within 30 days; a high school diploma or

Qualifications

• Must complete and pass EKG class for Monitor Techs within 30 days of start date and pass other required tests.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Preferred background as LPN, Licensed Paramedic or RN with EKG training; LPNs are limited to working as telemetry tech only.

Responsibilities

• Monitor alarms and ensure appropriate and timely responses; verify identification of basic and lethal rhythms and artifact; maintain EKG monitor alarms and respond as needed.
• Continuously observe monitors and respond to alarms promptly and appropriately.
• Perform EKG interpretations including rate, regularity, PRI, QRS, QT, ST segment and rhythm interpretations.
• Ensure strip interpretations are validated by RN.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Position: Telemetry Technician

Location: Newark, OH

Schedule: Per Diem/PRN, 12 hour night shiftsCompensation: $23 per hour

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

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