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Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation · 3 months ago

Telemetry Technician - Per Diem - Day Shift

US-MS-Meridian

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation is a critical illness recovery hospital dedicated to providing exceptional inpatient post-ICU services. The Telemetry Technician plays a vital role in monitoring patients, responding to alarms, and ensuring accurate EKG interpretations to support patient recovery.

Health CareHome Health CareOutpatient CareRehabilitation

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

Qualification

InterpretationTelemetry monitoringBasic rhythm identificationCompassionate careCommunication skills

Required

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

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.)