Telemetry Technician - Per Diem
US-TX-DeSoto
CCC
Req #: 336095
Type: Per Diem-12 Hour Shift Nights
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Overview: Position: Telemetry Technician Location:DeSoto, Texas 75115 Schedule: PRN- 12 hours Nights Select Specialty Hospital-DeSoto 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: 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.)
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