Telemetry Technician - PRN Nights

Select Specialty Hospital San Antonio Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital - Madison is seeking a Telemetry Technician in Madison, WI. Per diem/PRN, 12-hour shifts, with compensation of $25.00 per hour. You will monitor patient rhythms, respond to alarms, and ensure accurate alarm identification.

You will perform EKG interpretations including rate, rhythm, PRI, QRS, QTc, and collaborate with RN to validate strip interpretations. A strong orientation program and potential for advancement are offered.

Qualifications

• Must complete and pass EKG class for Monitor Techs within 30 days of start date.
• Pass required competencies on education platform and other tests as needed.

Responsibilities

• Watch and respond to alarms continuously and promptly.
• Verify identification of basic and lethal rhythms and artifact; maintain monitor alarms.
• Perform EKG interpretations including rate, regularity, PRI, QRS, QTc, ST segment, and rhythm interpretation.
• Ensure strip interpretations are validated by RN.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Telemetry monitoring

Alarm response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Compensation: $25.00 per hour

Position: Telemetry Technician

Location: Madison, WI

Schedule: Per Diem/PRN, 12 hour shifts

Compensation: $25.00 per hour

Select Specialty Hospital - Madison 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.)