Telemetry Technician - Per Diem, Nights

Select Specialty Hospital San Antonio Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k eligibility

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital San Antonio Inc. in Omaha, NE is seeking a Telemetry Technician for PRN, overnight shifts. You will monitor patient rhythms, verify alarms, and respond promptly to events in a 12-hour night schedule.

This PRN role pays $24/hr with a strong orientation program and potential for advancement. Part-time/Per Diem positions may qualify for a 401k after 1,000 hours within the first anniversary year.

Qualifications

• Must complete and pass EKG class for Monitor Techs within 30 days of start date.
• Pass other tests/competencies as required by Select Medical.

Responsibilities

• Continuously watch monitors and respond to alarms promptly and appropriately.
• Verify correct identification of basic rhythms, lethal rhythms and artifacts; maintain EKG monitor alarms and respond as needed.
• Complete EKG interpretations: rate, rhythm, PRI, QRS, QTc, ST changes and rhythm interpretation.
• Ensure strip interpretations are validated by RN.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Monitor alarms

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position: Telemetry Technician - PRN

Location: Omaha, NE

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

Compensation: $24/hr.

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.)