Telemetry Technician / PRN Nights

Regency Hospital Company; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Regency Hospital - Macon is seeking a Telemetry Technician to monitor patient EKGs, alarms, and rhythms in a per diem role in Macon, GA. The position emphasizes accurate rhythm interpretation and timely alarm responses.

The role requires completing an EKG class within 30 days and passing required competency tests; RN validation of strip interpretations is also expected.

Qualifications

• Must pass EKG class for Monitor Techs within 30 days of start date.
• Pass competency tests as required by Select Medical.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient alarms continuously and respond promptly.
• Verify correct identification of basic rhythms, lethal rhythms and artifact.
• Maintain EKG monitor alarms and respond to all alarms as needed.
• Observe all monitors assigned and interpret EKGs (rate, regularity, PRI, QRS, QT, ST).
• Ensure strip interpretations are validated by RN.

Skills

Alarms monitoring

EKG interpretation

Rhythm recognition

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Compensation: $18.00 per hour

Position: Telemetry Technician

Location: Macon, GA

Schedule: Per Diem/PRN, 12 hour shifts

Compensation: $18.00 per hour

Regency Hospital - Macon 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.)