Telemetry Technician/Unit Secretary - Full-Time Days

Regency Hospital Company; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 23,736 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive orientation program

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Generous PTO and 401(k) with company match

Job summary

A critical illness recovery hospital in Macon is seeking a full-time Telemetry Technician/Unit Secretary. The role involves monitoring patients, responding to alarms, and interpreting EKGs. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and must complete EKG training within 30 days. Experience as an LPN or paramedic is preferred but not mandatory. The position offers competitive pay and a supportive team environment, focusing on compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• Must complete EKG class for Monitor Techs within 30 days.
• Pass other competency tests as required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to alarms for patient safety.
• Observe monitors and respond to alarms appropriately.
• Complete EKG interpretations and validate with RN.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

EKG interpretation

Alarm response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Telemetry Technician/Unit Secretary - Full-Time Days

Position: Telemetry Technician/Unit Secretary

Location: Macon, GA

Schedule: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Compensation: $17.23 to $21.00 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.

Benefits

• Extensive Telemetry Technician orientation program.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education.
• Comprehensive insurance coverage (health, dental, vision, life).
• Generous PTO and 401(k) with company match.
• Join a nationwide team committed to providing exceptional care.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor and respond to alarms; verify correct identification of basic rhythms, lethal rhythms, and artifact; maintain EKG monitor alarms.
• Continuously observe all monitors assigned and respond to alarms promptly and appropriately.
• Complete EKG interpretations: rate, regularity, PRI, QRS, QTI, QTc, ST segment, waveform alterations, and rhythm interpretation.
• Ensure strip interpretations are validated by RN.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must complete and pass the EKG class for Monitor Techs and required competencies on the 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.)

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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