Telemetry Technician - PRN Days

Select Medical; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

401k eligibility

Per diem/Part-time

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital Milwaukee - West Allis in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Telemetry Technician to monitor cardiac rhythms, manage alarms, and support RN staff in a high-acuity post-ICU setting. This per diem/PRN role involves 12-hour day shifts and on-site work.

Ideal candidates have EKG training (or LPN/RN student background) and a high school diploma. The facility offers orientation and opportunities for advancement within a compassionate care environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• You will assume responsibility for continuously watching and ensuring appropriate and timely responses to alarms.
• 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.

Skills

Alarm monitoring

EKG interpretation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

LPN/Paramedic/RN student with EKG training

Job description

Overview

Position: Telemetry Technician

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Schedule: Per Diem/PRN, 12 hour shifts - Days

Select Specialty Hospital Milwaukee - West Allis 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

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.)

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans