Telemetry Technician - Full-Time - Days

About the role

Inova Specialty Hospital seeks a Telemetry Technician to join our compassionate team. The role involves continuous monitoring and responding to alarms on EKG monitors, verifying rhythms, and completing EKG interpretations.

Responsibilities

• Continuous monitoring and responding to alarms on EKG monitors
• 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 Registered Nurse (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
• 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

Skills

• Comprehensive understanding of EKG rhythms and terminology
• Ability to respond quickly and accurately to medical alarms
• Strong observational skills
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and patient care protocols

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance coverage, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) plan with company match

Pay

• $23.15 - $28.20 per hour

Schedule

• Full-Time Days