Telemetry Technician / PRN Days

Select Specialty Hospital; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive orientation program

Potential full-time opportunities

401k eligibility after 1,000 hours

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital - Memphis East is seeking a Telemetry Technician in Memphis, TN. This per diem/PRN role involves monitoring patient telemetry, interpreting arrhythmias, and promptly responding to alarms on a 12-hour shift schedule.

The position offers hands-on orientation and potential pathway to full-time roles within our facility. Ideal candidates will have EKG training, a high school diploma, and applicable healthcare licenses or student status.

Qualifications

• Must complete and pass EKG class for Monitor Techs within 30 days of start date and pass other required tests/competencies.

Responsibilities

• Continuously watch monitors and respond to alarms promptly and appropriately.
• Verify correct identification of basic rhythms, lethal rhythms and artifact; maintain EKG monitor alarms.
• Complete EKG interpretations: rate, regularity, PRI, QRS, QTI, QTc, ST segment, waveform alterations, rhythm interpretation.
• Ensure strip interpretations are validated by RN.

Skills

EKG monitoring

Alarm monitoring

Patient monitoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

LPN license

Licensed Paramedic

RN nursing student with EKG training

Job description

Position:

Telemetry Technician

Location:

Memphis, TN (located inside of Baptist East)

Schedule:

Per Diem/PRN, 12 hour shifts

Compensation:

$20.00 per hour

Select Specialty Hospital - Memphis East

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.)