Telemetry Technician - Per Diem, Nights

Select Specialty Hospital; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Part time

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville, IN is seeking a Telemetry Technician for PRN/per-diem night shifts (7p–7a). The role centers on monitoring patient data, responding to alarms, and ensuring accurate rhythm interpretations to support safe care.

You will verify rhythms, manage EKG alarms, and coordinate with RN staff. Must complete the required EKG training within 30 days of start date and pass competency tests. A shift differential applies for nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must complete and pass EKG class for Monitor Techs within 30 days of start date.
• Competencies on education platform must be completed as required.
• Pass tests/competencies as required by Select Medical.

Responsibilities

• Monitor alarms and respond promptly to ensure patient safety.
• Verify identification of basic rhythms, lethal rhythms and artifact.
• Maintain EKG monitor alarms and respond to alarms as needed.
• Perform EKG interpretations including rate, PRI, QRS, QTc, ST segment and rhythm.

Skills

Alarm monitoring

EKG interpretation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

LPN/Paramedic or RN student with EKG training

Job description

Position: Telemetry Technician

Location: Evansville, IN

Schedule: PRN/Per-diem, Nights (7p-7a)

Compensation: $21 per Hour

• Shift differential for nights and weekends
• LPNs, Paramedics, EMTs and current/former Telemetry/Monitor Techs encouraged to apply**

• Shift differential for nights and weekends
• LPNs, Paramedics, EMTs and current/former Telemetry/Monitor Techs encouraged to apply**

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
• 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.)