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Select Specialty Hospital

Telemetry Technician - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital, Omaha, Nebraska, us, 68197

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Overview

Position:

Telemetry Technician

Location:

Omaha, NE

Schedule:

Per Diem/PRN, 12 hour shifts Compensation:

$21 per hour

Why Join Us: Start Strong : Telemetry Technician 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 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