Telemetry Technician / Days

Select Specialty Hospital - Northeast Ohio (Canton)·Canton, Ohio

$19 - $23/hrOther On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 12 days ago

Practice for this role

Telemetry Technician / Days · $19 - $23/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-14% vs. median posted rate for nursing roles in Canton, Ohio ($21.45/hr)

32 similar openings in the Canton area · median $21.45/hr

$15.00/hr · p10p90 · $45.00/hr

this role: $18.50/hrmedian $21.45/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted nursing roles in Canton, Ohio rates. This role sits in the 31st percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 14% below the Canton, Ohio median for nursing roles.

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

Overview Position

Telemetry
Technician
Location:
Canton,
OH
Schedule: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.Compensation: $18.50 to $23.01 per hour Select Specialty Hospital - Canton 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. We support your career growth and personal well-being.
Start
Strong: Extensive Telemetry Technician orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
Invest in
Your
Future: Tuition reimbursement, and continuing education.
Your
Health
Matters: Comprehensive insurance coverage, health, dental, vision, life insurance. Generous PTO and 401(K) with company match.
Your
Impact
Matters: Join a team of over 44,0000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional 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
Patient care
Telemetry monitoring
EKG interpretation
Clinical documentation
Alarm response
Critical illness recovery
Rhythm identification
Monitor observation

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Life insurance
Continuing education

Posting details

Employment type: Other
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $19 - $23/hr
Location: Canton, Ohio
Posted: Aug 27, 2026
Closes: Aug 27, 2027
Application: Employer website

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