Telemetry Technician - PRN days

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

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital - Springfield is seeking a Telemetry Technician to monitor patient rhythms and alarms on 12 hour day shifts in Springfield, MO. The role emphasizes accurate EKG monitoring and prompt alarm responses to support postoperative and critically ill patients.

The technician will interpret EKGs, verify rhythm interpretations with RNs, and ensure continuous monitoring coverage under a per diem/PRN schedule. Benefit information is not listed in this posting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Continuously watching monitors and responding to alarms promptly and appropriately.
• Verifying correct identification of basic rhythms, lethal rhythms and artifact; maintaining EKG monitor alarms.
• Completing EKG interpretations including rate, regularity, PRI, QRS, QTc, ST segment and rhythm interpretation.
• Ensuring strip interpretations are validated by RN.

Skills

Alarm monitoring

EKG interpretation

Patient monitoring

Education

High school diploma

LPN license (preferred)

RN nursing student with EKG training (preferred)

Tools

EKG monitor

Telemetry system

Job description

Position: Telemetry Technician

Location: Springfield, Missouri

Schedule: Per Diem/PRN, 12 hour Day Shifts

Compensation: $20.00 per hour

Select Specialty Hospital - Springfield 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. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time employees.


• 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.)