Telemetry Technician / PRN

Select Medical; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) eligibility

Per Diem schedule

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital - Canton in Canton, OH is hiring a Telemetry Technician on a per diem/PRN basis for 12‑hour shifts (days or nights). Compensation is $21.00 per hour. The role emphasizes continuous monitoring, rapid alarm response, and accurate EKG interpretations to support post-ICU patient care.

The position requires completion of an EKG class for Monitor Techs within 30 days, with potential pathways to full‑time opportunities based on performance and hospital needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Must complete and pass EKG class for Monitor Techs and required competencies within 30 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Watch and respond to alarms promptly, verify rhythm identifications and artifact presence.
• Continuously monitor all assigned displays and respond to alarms.
• Perform EKG interpretations (rate, regularity, PRI, QRS, QT, ST) and ensure RN validation of strip interpretations.
• Support patient monitoring and alarm management as part of telemetry care.

Skills

EKG monitoring

Alarm management

Telemetry equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position: Telemetry Technician

Location: Canton, OH (located inside of Aultman on the 4th floor)

Schedule: Per Diem/PRN, 12 hour shifts - Days and Nights available to pick up Compensation: $21.00 per hour

Select Specialty Hospital - Canton 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