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The technician is responsible for continuously monitoring EKG rhythms and responding promptly to alarms. They must perform detailed EKG interpretations and ensure all findings are validated by a Registered Nurse.
Requirements summary
Candidates must pass a required EKG class and competencies within 30 days of hire. A high school diploma and a background as an LPN, Paramedic, or RN student with EKG training are preferred.
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Job description
Overview Position
Telemetry
Technician
Location:
Evansville,
IN
Schedule:
PRN/Per-diem,
Nights (7p-7a)Compensation: $21 per Hour
Shift differential for nights and weekends **LPNs, Paramedics, EMTs and current/former Telemetry/Monitor Techs encouraged to apply*
Select Specialty Hospital 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
Benefits
401k
HQ
Mechanicsburg, PA
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