Telemetry / Monitor Technician - Full-Time Night

About the role

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. We support your career growth and personal well-being.

Responsibilities

• Continuously watch and ensure appropriate and timely responses to alarms.
• Verify correct identification of basic rhythms, lethal rhythms and artifact; maintain EKG monitor alarms and respond 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.

Requirements

• 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.

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.)

Skills

• EKG training/experience.
• Ability to interpret cardiac rhythms and identify lethal rhythms.
• Attention to detail and prompt response to alarms.

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance coverage: health, dental, vision, life insurance.
• Generous PTO and 401(K) with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education.

Pay

$17 - $20.73 per hour (based on years of experience)

Schedule

12-hour shifts - 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM