Telemetry Technician - Per Diem Nights

Select Medical; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

Advancement opportunities

Well-being benefits

Team impact

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital in Columbus is seeking a Telemetry Technician to monitor EKGs, manage alarms, and interpret rhythms during 12-hour night shifts on a per diem basis. You will work under RN supervision to ensure patient safety and accurate telemetry readings.

The role requires completing an EKG class within 30 days of start and may prefer candidates with LPN/Paramedic or RN EKG training. Per diem status includes eligibility for 401k after meeting hours and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Must complete and pass EKG class for Monitor Techs within 30 days of start date.
• Preferred background as LPN/Paramedic or RN with EKG training.

Responsibilities

• Watch and respond to alarms continuously and appropriately.
• Monitor multiple EKGs and respond to alarms.
• Perform EKG interpretations: rate, rhythm, PRI, QRS, QTc, ST segment.
• Ensure strip interpretations are validated by RN.

Skills

EKG monitoring

Alarm management

Rhythm interpretation

RN collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

LPN/Paramedic/RN with EKG training

Job description

Overview

Position: Telemetry Technician

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

Schedule: Per Diem/PRN, 12 hour shifts, NightsCompensation: $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

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