Telemetry Technician / PRN Nights

Select Specialty Hospital; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive orientation program

Opportunity for Advancement

401k eligibility after 1000 hours

Employee Assistance program

Job summary

A critical illness recovery hospital is seeking a part-time Telemetry Technician in Savannah, GA. This role involves monitoring EKG readings, responding to alarms, and ensuring accurate interpretations with a focus on patient care. Candidates should complete an EKG class within the first month and preferably have a high school diploma or background as an LPN or nursing student with EKG training. An extensive orientation program is provided to support new team members.

Qualifications

• Must complete EKG class for Monitor Techs within 30 days.
• Must pass competencies required by Select Medical.

Responsibilities

• Monitor EKG readings and respond to alarms.
• Observe and interpret EKG strips and rhythms.
• Collaborate with nurses for strip validations.

Job description

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Position Overview

Position: Telemetry Technician

Compensation: $22.00 per hour

Location: Savannah, GA

Schedule: Per Diem/PRN, 12-hour shifts

About the Hospital

Select Specialty Hospital - Savannah 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. 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.
• 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 observe all monitors assigned and respond to alarms promptly and appropriately.
• Complete EKG interpretations including: rate, regularity, PRI, QRS, QTI, QTc, ST segment, wave form alterations, and rhythm interpretation.
• Ensure 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.)

Employment Details

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

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