Telemetry Technician - Per Diem

Telemetry TechnicianSelect Specialty Hospital-NW Detroit 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.Location: Detroit, MISchedule: Per Diem/PRN, 12 hour shiftsWhy 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 opportunitiesFoster 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 careResponsibilities: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 qualificationsHigh 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