Telemetry Technician - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital - Nashville West • Belle Meade, TN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Select Specialty Hospital - Nashville West is a critical illness recovery hospital providing inpatient post-ICU services to chronically and critically ill patients who need extended healing and recovery. The Telemetry Technician helps support patient care by continuously monitoring assigned EKG monitors, recognizing rhythms and artifacts, and responding promptly and appropriately to alarms. This is a per diem/PRN day-shift position with 12-hour shifts from 7 AM to 7 PM. The role offers an extensive orientation program and the possibility of potential full-time opportunities based on demonstrated skills and dedication.

Requirements

• Complete and pass the EKG class for Monitor Technicians and required competencies on the education platform within 30 days of the position start date.
• Pass other tests and competencies as required by Select Medical.

Nice To Haves

• 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 a telemetry technician only.

Responsibilities

• Continuously watch assigned monitors and ensure appropriate, timely responses to alarms.
• Verify identification of basic rhythms, lethal rhythms, and artifact; maintain EKG monitor alarms and respond to alarms as needed.
• Complete EKG interpretations, including rate, regularity, PRI, QRS, QTI, QTc, ST segment, waveform alterations, and rhythm interpretation.
• Ensure strip interpretations are validated by an RN.

Benefits

• Extensive orientation program.
• Potential opportunity for a full-time position.
• Benefits supporting financial, work/life, and emotional well-being of employees and their family members.
• 401(k) eligibility for part-time and per diem employees who reach 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed