Telemetry Technician - Per Diem

As a Telemetry Technician at Select Specialty Hospital in Kansas City, your primary responsibilities involve continuously monitoring patients' heart rhythms and responding to alarms promptly. You’ll be responsible for interpreting EKG readings and ensuring that your findings are validated by registered nurses. This role is critical in ensuring patient safety and facilitating timely medical responses during their recovery.

To qualify for the Telemetry Technician position at Select Specialty Hospital, candidates must complete an EKG class for Monitor Techs within the initial 30 days of employment and meet additional competencies required by Select Medical. While a high school diploma is necessary, having prior experience as an LPN, Licensed Paramedic, or nursing student with EKG training is preferred.

Telemetry Technicians at Select Specialty Hospital work on a per diem basis, which offers flexible scheduling. The role includes 12-hour shifts during the night, providing the opportunity to balance personal commitments while contributing to patient care during critical hours.

At Select Specialty Hospital, we value the growth of our staff. As a Telemetry Technician, you will undergo an orientation program tailored to ensure your successful integration. With proven dedication and skills, you may advance to full-time positions or further your career within our expansive network of over 44,000 employees.

The Telemetry Technician position at Select Specialty Hospital offers competitive compensation at $22 per hour, with additional shift differentials for night shifts. This structure rewards your commitment and the specialized nature of the role.

In your response, highlight any specific training you’ve received regarding EKG interpretation, detailing your process for analyzing heart rhythms. If applicable, discuss any scenarios in which your EKG skills directly impacted patient care, showing your ability to recognize critical rhythms quickly.

Discuss your approach to maintaining composure in high-pressure scenarios. Emphasize your training in responding to alarms and the importance of prioritization, mentioning how you would assess and act on alarms in a timely manner to ensure patient safety.

Convey your knowledge of basic rhythms, including normal sinus rhythm and arrhythmias. Providing examples of how you’ve successfully identified rhythms in past experiences can demonstrate your expertise and practical understanding.

Effective communication is crucial. Talk about how you maintain clear documentation of EKG readings and alarms, and how you initiate prompt conversations with RNs regarding any concerns or clarifications needed. This demonstrates your collaborative skills and dedication to patient care.

Discuss strategies such as setting appropriate alarm limits, understanding patient conditions, and prioritizing which alarms require immediate attention. This shows your awareness of the potential for alarm fatigue and your proactive approach to mitigating it.

Mention any continuing education courses, certifications, or workshops that you pursue. Highlight your commitment to continual learning and how you integrate that knowledge into your daily responsibilities as a Telemetry Technician.

Reflect on attributes such as attention to detail, quick decision-making, and strong communication skills. Providing personal examples of how these qualities have helped you in your previous roles can add depth to your answer.

Be ready to recount a specific scenario where you successfully responded to a critical alarm. Explain your thought process, the actions you took, and the outcome, highlighting your ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.

Describe your routine for presenting your EKG interpretations to RNs, emphasizing the collaborative nature of patient care and how you ensure accuracy in your reporting.

This is your chance to express genuine interest in the position and the organization. Reference Select Specialty Hospital’s commitment to patient care, the opportunity for growth, and how those align with your career goals and values.