Telemetry Technician - Per Diem Nights

Select Medical; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,307 - 33,062; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k eligibility

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital - Columbus is seeking a Telemetry Technician to monitor patient alarms and ensure timely responses in a high-acuity setting.

The Per Diem/PRN night-shift role offers $23.00 per hour with potential shift differentials and an orientation program to ensure a smooth transition. A high school diploma and EKG training are preferred; nursing background is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must complete and pass EKG class for Monitor Techs within 30 days of start date and pass other required tests.
• Preferred: high school diploma or equivalent; LPN/RN background with EKG training considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Monitor alarms continuously and ensure appropriate and timely responses.
• Continuously observe all monitors and respond promptly to alarms.
• Complete EKG interpretations: rate, regularity, PRI, QRS, QT, ST changes, rhythm.
• Ensure strip interpretations are validated by RN.

Skills

EKG training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Position: Telemetry Technician

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

Schedule: Per Diem/PRN, 12 hour shifts, Nights

Compensation: $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.)

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans