Telemetry Technician - Per Diem

Telemetry Technician - Per Diem Alexandria, VA Job Details PRN | Per diem $28 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Opportunities for advancement Qualifications ECG equipment High school diploma or GED Patient care LPN Cardiovascular patient monitoring Entry level

Full Job Description Overview:

Position:

Telemetry Technician Location:

Alexandria, VA Schedule:

Per Diem/PRN, 12 hour shifts

Compensation:

$28 per hour Inova 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