Telemetry Technician / PRN

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

Benefits offered by this job

401k eligibility for part time positions after 1,000 hours

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A critical care medical facility in Canton, OH, is seeking a Telemetry Technician / PRN to monitor patients and respond to alarms. Applicants should have EKG training and preferably a background in nursing. This part-time role offers flexible shifts and potential for future advancement within the organization.

Qualifications

• Must complete and pass EKG class for Monitor Techs within 30 days of start date.
• Background as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Paramedic or RN nursing student with EKG training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Watch and ensure appropriate and timely responses to alarms.
• Complete EKG interpretations and maintain monitor alarms.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Monitoring skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Location: Canton, OH

Position: Telemetry Technician

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

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 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. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time employees.
• 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).

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Wellness and Fitness Services
• Hospitals and Health Care
• Medical Practices

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