Telemetry Technician / PRN Days

Select Specialty Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital in Akron, OH seeks a Telemetry Technician to monitor patient rhythms, interpret EKGs, and respond to alarms in a Per Diem/PRN capacity.

Responsibilities include continuous monitor observation, validating EKG interpretations with RN, and ensuring timely alarm responses. Prior EKG training preferred; LPN/RN backgrounds welcome for advancement. Part-time/per diem role with options for growth within our critical care unit.

Qualifications

• Must complete and pass EKG class for Monitor Techs within 30 days of start date and pass required competencies.
• Competencies on education platform must be completed as required by Select Medical.
• Additional tests/competencies may be required by Select Specialty Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Continuously observe monitors and respond to alarms promptly and appropriately.
• Verify identification of basic rhythms, lethal rhythms and artifacts; maintain EKG monitor alarms.
• Complete EKG interpretations including rate, regularity, PRI, QRS, QT, ST and rhythm.
• Ensure strip interpretations are validated by RN.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Monitor alarm monitoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Compensation: $21.00 per hour

Position: Telemetry Technician

Location: Akron, OH

Schedule: Per Diem/PRN, 12 hour shifts

Compensation: $21.00 per hour

Select Specialty Hospital - Akron 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.)