Telemetry Technician - PRN Nights

Select Specialty Hospital - Madison·Madison, Wisconsin

$25/hrOther On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Practice for this role

Telemetry Technician - PRN Nights · $25/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-38% vs. median posted rate for nursing roles in Madison, Wisconsin ($40.30/hr, n=274)

473 similar openings in the Madison area · median $40.30/hr

$4.25/hr · lowesthighest · $75.96/hr

this role: $25.00/hrmedian $40.30/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 274 posted nursing roles in Madison, Wisconsin rates. This role sits in the 27th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 38% below the Madison, Wisconsin median for nursing roles.

The Telemetry Technician is responsible for continuously monitoring patient cardiac rhythms and responding promptly to all alarms. They must accurately interpret EKG data and ensure all findings are validated by a Registered Nurse.

Overview Position

Telemetry
Technician
Location:
Madison,
WI
Schedule:
Per
Diem/PRN, 12 hour shiftsCompensation: $25.00 per hour Select Specialty Hospital - Madison 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

Requirements

Candidates must complete and pass an EKG class for Monitor Techs within 30 days of their start date. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, along with a background as an LPN, paramedic, or nursing student.

high school
Telemetry
Patient care
EKG interpretation
Clinical documentation
Alarm response
Critical illness recovery
Rhythm identification
Monitor observation

Benefits

401k
Career advancement opportunities
Orientation program

Posting details

Employment type: Other
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $25/hr
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Posted: Jul 30, 2026
Closes: Jul 30, 2027
Application: Employer website

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