Telemetry Technician / PRN Nights

Select Specialty Hospital; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive orientation program

Opportunities for advancement

401(k) eligibility for part-time

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A critical illness recovery hospital seeks a Telemetry Technician to provide vital monitoring services. This role involves watching EKG monitors, responding to alarms promptly and accurately, and completing EKG interpretations. The position is part-time and requires an individual able to pass EKG training. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with a preferred background in nursing or paramedics. Join a team dedicated to exceptional patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must complete EKG class for Monitor Techs within 30 days.
• Ability to interpret basic rhythms and maintain monitor alarms.

Responsibilities

• Watch and respond to EKG monitor alarms.
• Maintain timely identification of rhythms and artifacts.
• Complete accurate EKG interpretations.
• Ensure validations by RN.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Alarm response

Patient monitoring

Rhythm identification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EKG training

Job description

Position

Telemetry Technician

Location

Erie, PA

Schedule

Per Diem/PRN, 12 hour shifts

Compensation

$22.00 per hour

Overview

Select Specialty Hospital - Erie 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.

Benefits

• 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 401(k) 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.

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.

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).

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part‑time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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