Telemetry Technician / PRN Nights

Select Medical; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k eligibility

Job summary

Select Medical is seeking a Telemetry Technician for Memphis, TN, located inside Methodist University. This Per Diem/PRN role offers 12-hour shifts with compensation of $20.00 per hour.

You will monitor patient rhythms, respond to alarms, and collaborate with RNs to ensure accurate interpretations and timely care. Minimum qualifications include completing an EKG class for Monitor Techs; preferred candidates may have LPN/RN background or related experience.

Qualifications

• Must complete and pass EKG class for Monitor Techs and required competencies within 30 days of start date.
• Preferred background in healthcare with understanding of telemetry.

Responsibilities

• Watch and respond to alarms, verify correct patient identification on rhythms and artifacts.
• Maintain EKG monitor alarms and respond promptly to all alarms.
• Perform EKG interpretations including rate, rhythm, PRI, QRS, QT, ST changes.
• Ensure strip interpretations are validated by RN.

Job description

Overview

Position: Telemetry Technician

Location: Memphis, TN (located inside of Methodist University)

Schedule: Per Diem/PRN, 12 hour shiftsCompensation: $20.00 per hour

Select Specialty Hospital - Memphis 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