Telemetry Technician - Per Diem Nightshift

Select Medical; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive orientation program

Opportunity for advancement

401k eligibility after 1,000 hours

Night/weekend shift differentials

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital Birmingham in Birmingham, AL seeks a Telemetry Technician / Monitor Technician for PRN night shifts at Brookwood Baptist Medical Center. Base compensation is $19.00 per hour, with competitive night and weekend differentials.

You will monitor patient rhythms, respond to alarms, and perform EKG interpretations with RN validation. Orientation is extensive, and there may be opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Must complete and pass EKG class for Monitor Techs within 30 days of start.
• Pass required tests/competencies as required by Select Medical.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• LPN, paramedic, or RN with EKG training preferred; LPNs limited to telemetry tech role.

Responsibilities

• Continuously watching and ensuring appropriate and timely responses to alarms; verify identification of rhythms and maintain monitor alarms.
• Continuously observe all monitors and respond to alarms promptly and appropriately.
• Perform EKG interpretations including rate, regularity, PRI, QRS, QT and rhythm interpretation.
• Ensure strip interpretations are validated by RN.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Telemetry monitoring

Alarm response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

LPN preferred

RN student with EKG training

Tools

EKG monitor

Job description

Overview

Position: Telemetry Technician / Monitor TechApplicants with LPN, EMS, or EKG experience are welcome to apply.

Location: Birmingham, AL (3rdfloor of Brookwood Baptist Medical Center)

Schedule: PRN Nightshift - 7:00 pm to 7:00 amCompensation: $19.00 per hour

(Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends)

Select Specialty Hospital Birmingham 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