Telemetry Technician / PRN Days

Regency Hospital Company; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

401k eligibility

Job summary

Regency Hospital - Upstate is seeking a Telemetry Technician in Anderson, SC for a Per Diem/PRN schedule with 12-hour shifts. The role focuses on monitoring patient alarms, performing EKG interpretations, and coordinating care with RNs to ensure timely responses and accurate rhythm assessments.

Candidates must complete required EKG training within 30 days of start date, with preferred backgrounds including LPN or RN nursing students.

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

• Monitor patient vitals and continuously watch and respond to alarms.
• Perform EKG interpretations: rate, rhythm, PRI, QRS, QTc, ST changes.
• Ensure strip interpretations are validated by RN.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Alarm monitoring

Telemetry monitoring

RN coordination

Education

High school diploma

LPN preferred

Job description

Compensation: $23.00 per hour

Position: Telemetry Technician

Location: Anderson, SC

Schedule: Per Diem/PRN, 12 hour shifts

Compensation: $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
• 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.)