Telemetry Technician - Per Diem Nightshift

Select Medical • Birmingham, AL

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Select Specialty Hospital Birmingham 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. We offer an extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting. There is an opportunity for advancement, and demonstrating skills and dedication could lead to potential full-time opportunities. We offer benefits that 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. Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care.

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.

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 telemetry tech only.)

Responsibilities

• Continuously watching and ensuring appropriate and timely responses to alarms.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends
• 401k (for part-time/Per Diem positions based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed