Telemetry Technician / PRN Nights

Regency Hospital Company; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive orientation program

Potential full-time opportunities

401k eligibility after 1,000 hours

Job summary

Regency Hospital - Upstate in Anderson, SC is seeking a Telemetry Technician for per diem/PRN shifts. The role involves monitoring patient alarms, interpreting EKGs, and ensuring timely RN-verified rhythm assessments.

You will be responsible for watching multiple monitors, validating rhythm interpretations, and maintaining accurate alarm responses; full-time opportunities may arise with tenure. Minimum qualification includes EKG training and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Must complete and pass EKG class for Monitor Techs within 30 days of start date.
• Be able to verify rhythm interpretations and respond to alarms promptly.

Responsibilities

• Continuously watch and respond to alarms.
• Monitor EKG rhythms and identify basic/ lethal rhythms and artifacts.
• Ensure strip interpretations are validated by RN.
• Maintain proper EKG monitoring and alarm settings across monitors.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Alarm monitoring

Patient monitoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

LPN/RN or nursing student with EKG training

Job description

Compensation: $23.00 per hour

Position: Telemetry Technician

Location: Anderson, SC

Schedule: Per Diem/PRN, 12 hour shifts

Compensation: $23.00 per hour

Regency Hospital - Upstate 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.)