Telemetry Technician / PRN Nights

Regency Hospital - Upstate 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.

About the role

You will assume responsibility for continuously watching and ensuring appropriate and timely responses to alarms. Duties include:

• 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.

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

Minimum:

• EKG class completion and competency validation as described above.

Preferred:

• 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).

Benefits

• Start Strong: Extensive 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.
• Foster Well-being: Benefits which support the financial, work/life, and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part-time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care.

Pay

$23.00 per hour

Schedule

Per Diem/PRN, 12-hour shifts