Telemetry Technician/Unit Secretary - Full Time Days

Select Medical; Central of Georgia Junction (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading critical illness recovery hospital seeks a Telemetry Technician in Macon, Georgia. This role involves monitoring patients through EKG interpretation and alerting the nursing staff as necessary. Ideal candidates are required to complete EKG training, with preferred backgrounds in nursing. The position offers comprehensive insurance, PTO, and opportunities for continuing education.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Generous PTO and 401(K) with company match

Qualifications

• Must complete EKG class within 30 days.
• Preferred background as LPN, Licensed Paramedic, or RN nursing student.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to EKG alarms and rhythms.
• Perform EKG interpretations and validate with RN.
• Continuously observe monitors and ensure responses.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Observational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EKG class for Monitor Techs

Job description

Overview

Position: Telemetry Technician

Location: Regency Hospital - Macon

Schedule: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.Compensation: $17.00 - $20.73 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.

We support your career growth and personal well-being.

• Start Strong: Extensive Telemetry Technician orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Invest in Your Future: Tuition reimbursement, and continuing education.
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive insurance coverage, health, dental, vision, life insurance. Generous PTO and 401(K) with company match.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,0000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional 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

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.