Telemetry Technician - PRN nights

Select Medical; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) eligibility

Employee assistance program

Per diem-friendly benefits

Job summary

SSH-Springfield is seeking a Telemetry Technician for Per Diem/PRN night shifts in Springfield, Missouri. The role involves watching cardiac monitors, recognizing rhythms, and promptly responding to alarms to ensure patient safety.

The ideal candidate will have completed EKG training and/or be a nursing student with EKG exposure, with a high school diploma or equivalent preferred. Comprehensive orientation and potential advancement opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Must complete and pass EKG class for Monitor Techs and required competencies on education platform within 30 days of start date.
• Preferred background as LPN/Paramedic or RN student with EKG training.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Continuously watch monitors and respond to alarms in a timely manner.
• Verify identification of basic and lethal rhythms and artifacts.
• Maintain EKG monitor alarms and respond to all alarms as needed.
• Complete EKG interpretations (rate, rhythm, PRI, QRS, QTc, ST) and have strip interpretations validated by RN.

Skills

Alarm monitoring

EKG interpretation

Rhythm recognition

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

EKG training

LPN certification

Tools

EKG monitor

Job description

Position:

Telemetry Technician

Location:

Springfield, Missouri

Schedule:

Per Diem/PRN, 12-hour Night shift

Compensation:

$20.00 per hour

SSH-Springfield 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


• 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.)