Telemetry Technician / PRN Days

Regency Hospital Company; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

Advancement opportunities

401k eligibility after 1,000 hours

Job summary

Regency Hospital - Florence is seeking a Telemetry Technician to monitor patient data, respond to alarms, and ensure accurate rhythm interpretations. This per diem/PRN role features 12-hour shifts and a focus on high-quality inpatient post-ICU care.

Responsibilities include watching monitors, verifying EKG interpretations with RN, and maintaining timely alarms response, with orientation and growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Must complete and pass EKG class for Monitor Techs and required competencies within 30 days of start date.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor telemetry and respond to alarms promptly.
• Experience with basic rhythm interpretations and coordination with RN staff.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for continuously watching and ensuring timely responses to alarms.
• Verify correct identification of basic rhythms, lethal rhythms and artifact; maintain EKG monitor alarms.
• Complete EKG interpretations including rate, regularity, PRI, QRS, QT, ST changes and rhythm interpretation.
• Ensure strip interpretations are validated by RN.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Telemetry monitoring

Alarm monitoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

LPN/Paramedic/RN student with EKG training

Job description

Compensation: $21.00 per hour

Position: Telemetry Technician

Location: Florence, SC

Schedule: Per Diem/PRN, 12 hour shifts

Compensation: $21.00 per hour

Regency Hospital - Florence 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.)