Telemetry Technician - Per Diem Nightshift

Select Medical; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive orientation

Benefits for you and family

401k eligibility (PT/Per Diem)

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital Battle Creek on the 6th floor of Bronson Battle Creek Hospital is seeking a Telemetry Technician for PRN night shifts from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am. You will monitor patient ECGs, verify rhythm identifications, and respond to alarms to ensure patient safety.

We offer an extensive orientation, opportunities for advancement, and benefits supporting your well-being. Part-time/per diem roles are eligible for 401k after 1,000 hours within the first year.

Qualifications

• Must complete and pass EKG class for Monitor Techs within 30 days of start date.
• Pass required competencies on education platform and other tests as required by Select Medical.
• LPN, paramedic, or RN nursing student with EKG training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Watch and respond to alarms; verify identification of rhythms and artifacts.
• Maintain EKG monitor alarms and respond promptly to all alarms.
• Continuously observe monitors and respond to alarms promptly.
• Perform EKG interpretations including rate, rhythm, PRI, QRS, QTc, ST changes.

Skills

Alarm monitoring

EKG rhythm interpretation basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital

Location: Battle Creek, Michigan (6th floor of Bronson Battle Creek Hospital)

Telemetry Technician- PRN Nightshift

Hours: 7:00 pm - 7:00 am

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends

Select Specialty Hospital Battle Creek 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