Telemetry Technician - Per Diem Day Shift

Select Medical

Birmingham, ALPer Diem$19/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation

$19/hr

Location

Birmingham, AL

Schedule

Per Diem

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Job overview

Select Specialty Hospital Birmingham is a critical illness recovery hospital providing inpatient post-ICU care to patients requiring extended healing and recovery. The Telemetry Technician monitors assigned patients, responds to alarms, interprets EKG rhythms and related measurements, and ensures strip interpretations are validated by an RN. The role is a PRN day shift in Birmingham, with a required EKG class and competencies to be completed within 30 days of starting.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

EKG MonitoringRhythm IdentificationEKG Interpretation

Qualifications

EKG Class and CompetenciesHigh School Diploma or EquivalentLPN, Paramedic, or RN Student With EKG Training

Benefits

401(k) Match

Full job description

Overview

Position: Telemetry Technician / Monitor Tech

Applicants with LPN, EMS, or EKG experience are welcome to apply.

Location: Birmingham, AL(3rd floor of Brookwood Baptist Medical Center)

Schedule: PRN Day Shift - 7:00 am to 7:00 pm

Compensation: $19.00 per hour

(Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends)

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.

Why Join Us:

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: We offer 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

Responsibilities

You will assume responsibility for 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

Preferred qualifications

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.)

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Location : Location US-AL-Birmingham

Job ID 386901

Position Type Per Diem-12 Hour Shift Days

Experience (Years) 1

Category Health Technologist/Technicians - Health Technologists and Technicians

Company Select Specialty Hospital - Birmingham