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Parttime Telemetry Technician Jobs in Alabama (NOW HIRING)

Parttime Telemetry Technician information

What is the difference between Parttime Telemetry Technician vs Parttime ECG Technician?

AspectParttime Telemetry TechnicianParttime ECG Technician
CertificationsBasic ECG and telemetry monitoring certificationsECG certification, CPR certification
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, outpatient facilitiesCardiology clinics, hospitals, outpatient centers
Job ResponsibilitiesMonitoring patient heart rhythms, alerting staff to irregularitiesPerforming ECG tests, recording heart activity, assisting physicians

Both roles involve cardiac monitoring and require ECG-related certifications. Telemetry Technicians focus on continuous heart rhythm monitoring, often in hospital settings, while ECG Technicians primarily perform diagnostic tests. The roles are similar in work environment and industry usage, but differ in daily responsibilities and certification specifics.

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Telemetry Technician - Per Diem Day Shift

Select Medical

Birmingham, AL • On-site

$19/hr

Full-time, Part-time, Per diem

Life, Retirement

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Job description

Position: Telemetry Technician / Monitor Tech
Applicants with LPN, EMS, or EKG experience are welcome to apply.

Location: Birmingham, AL (3rd floor of Brookwood Baptist Medical Center)

Schedule: PRN Day Shift - 7:00 am to 7:00 pm
Compensation:
$19.00 per hour

(Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends)

Select Specialty Hospital Birmingham 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

  • 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.

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.)

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans