Select Specialty Hospital - Battle Creek
Location
Bedford Charter Township, Michigan
Salary
$24 / HOUR
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 rhythm interpretations are validated by a Registered Nurse.
Candidates must complete and pass an EKG class for Monitor Techs and required competencies within 30 days of starting. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, along with a background as an LPN, paramedic, or nursing student.
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.
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.
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
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