Telemetry Technician - Full-time - Night Shift
Inova Specialty Hospital•Alexandria, VA
•$23 - $28
About The Position
Inova Specialty Hospital 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 continuously monitors assigned patients, identifies rhythms and artifacts, maintains monitor alarms, and responds to alarms promptly and appropriately. The technician completes EKG interpretations, with strip interpretations validated by an RN.
Requirements
- Complete and pass the EKG class for Monitor Technicians and required competencies on the education platform within 30 days of starting in the position.
- 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 Telemetry Technician orientation program.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Continuing education.
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
- Generous paid time off (PTO).
- 401(k) with company match.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
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