Telemetry Technician - Per Diem Day Shift

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 play a central role in delivering compassionate, high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for continuously monitoring and responding to alarms on EKG monitors.
• Verify correct identification of basic rhythms, lethal rhythms, and artifacts.
• Maintain EKG monitor alarms and respond to all alarms as needed.
• Continuously observe all assigned monitors 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 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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred background as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Paramedic, or RN nursing student with EKG training.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and patient care protocols.

Benefits

• Financial benefits: Eligible for 401(k) plan after reaching 1,000 hours within the first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
• Work/life support: Comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance the well-being of employees and their families.

Pay

$21.00 per hour for Per Diem/PRN, 12 hour shifts, Day Shift positions.