Telemetry Technician / PRN Days

Select Medical; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem/PRN

401k eligibility after 1000 hours

Part-time/PRN option

Job summary

Regency Hospital - Upstate in Anderson, SC is seeking a Telemetry Technician to monitor patient alarms and validate rhythm interpretations on 12-hour shifts. The role is per diem/PRN with compensation of $23.00 per hour.

Minimum qualifications include completing the EKG class for Monitor Techs within 30 days and passing required competencies; preferred candidates may have LPN, Paramedic, or RN nursing student background with EKG training.

Qualifications

• Must complete and pass EKG class for Monitor Techs and required competencies within 30 days of start date.
• Preferred background as LPN, Paramedic, or RN nursing student with EKG training.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

EKG interpretation

Alarms monitoring

Telemetry monitoring

Education

EKG class training

Job description

Overview

Position: Telemetry Technician

Location: Anderson, SC

Schedule: Per Diem/PRN, 12 hour shiftsCompensation: $23.00 per hour

Regency Hospital - Upstate 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