Telemetry Technician / Unit Secretary - Per Diem - Nights

Select Medical; Natrona Heights (PA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Telemetry Technician / Unit Secretary to join the team at Select Specialty Hospital. This per diem position offers the opportunity for advancement and a critical role in caring for patients during their recovery process. Ideal candidates will have EKG training and a background in healthcare, ensuring quality patient monitoring.

Benefits

Orientation program for Telemetry Technicians

Opportunity for advancement

Impactful role in patient care

Qualifications

• Must complete EKG class and required competencies within 30 days.
• Background as LPN, Licensed Paramedic, or RN nursing student preferred.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor and respond to alarms on EKG devices.
• Interpret and validate EKG strips with RN supervision.
• Maintain accurate EKG monitor alarms.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Observation

Responsiveness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Position: Telemetry Technician / Unit Secretary

Location: Select Specialty Hospital - Alle Kiski (Located inside Allegheny Valley Hospital)

Schedule: Per Diem/PRN, 12 hour shifts, 7p - 7aCompensation: $20.00 per hour

Select Specialty Hospital 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: Telemetry Technician 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
• 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