Telemetry Technician / PRN Days

Regency Hospital Company; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Regency Hospital - Macon is seeking a Telemetry Technician for per diem/PRN shifts. You will monitor patient telemetry, verify alarms, and respond promptly to events to ensure patient safety.

You will perform EKG interpretations including rate, rhythm, PRI, QRS, QT, ST changes, and ensure strip readings are validated by the attending RN.

The role requires completing an EKG class within 30 days of start, and may prefer candidates with an LPN, paramedic, or RN background with EKG training.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include completion of an EKG class within 30 days of start date and required competencies on education platform.
• Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and a background as LPN, paramedic or RN nursing student with EKG training.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient telemetry and respond promptly to alarms to ensure patient safety.
• Perform EKG interpretations including rate, rhythm, PRI, QRS, QT, ST segment, and waveform changes; ensure interpretations are validated by RN.

Skills

Alarm monitoring

EKG interpretation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

LPN/Paramedic/RN with EKG training

Job description

Compensation: $18.00 per hour

Position: Telemetry Technician

Location: Macon, GA

Schedule: Per Diem/PRN, 12 hour shifts

Compensation: $18.00 per hour

Regency Hospital - Macon 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.)