Telemetry Technician - Nights
Select Specialty Hospital · Kansas City, KS · 2 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
Select Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital dedicated to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronically ill patients. Telemetry Technicians are integral in delivering compassionate, high-quality care.
Responsibilities
- Continuous monitoring and responding to alarms on EKG monitors.
- Verifying correct identification of basic rhythms, lethal rhythms, and artifacts.
- Maintaining EKG monitor alarms and responding to all alarms as needed.
- Observing 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 Nurses (RNs).
Requirements
- Must complete and pass an EKG class for Monitor Techs and required competencies on an education platform within 30 days of starting the position.
- Pass other tests/competencies as required by Select Medical.
- Preferred background as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Paramedic, or RN nursing student with EKG training.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Qualifications
- Must be able to work nights, 7pm - 7am.
Skills
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to respond quickly to medical emergencies.
- Basic knowledge of EKG interpretation.
Benefits
- Comprehensive insurance coverage, including health, dental, vision, life insurance.
- Generous paid time off (PTO).
- 401(k) plan with company match.
Pay
- Nightly shift pay.