Telemetry Technician - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital - Atlantic City • Atlantic City, NJ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Select Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital providing inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who need extended healing and recovery. The Telemetry Technician supports patient care by continuously monitoring assigned EKG monitors, interpreting rhythms and other EKG features, and responding promptly and appropriately to alarms. This position is per diem/PRN, with 12-hour day and night shifts, and is located at 1925 Pacific Ave, 5th Floor, Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401. The position will also be cross-trained for Unit Secretary duties. Compensation is $28.00 per hour, with shift differentials for nights and weekends. The hospital offers an extensive orientation program and the possibility of advancement to a full-time opportunity. Part-time and per-diem employees may qualify for a 401(k) after reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or a subsequent calendar year.

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 telemetry technicians only.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor assigned monitors and ensure appropriate, timely responses to alarms.
• Verify correct identification of basic rhythms, lethal rhythms, and artifacts; 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.
• Cross-train for Unit Secretary duties.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed