Cardiac Monitor Technician / Telemetry

Emory Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day 1

Student loan assistance

Family benefits

Wellness incentives

Mentorship programs

Job summary

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Telemetry Technician to observe, interpret, and record telemetry data for monitored patients in Atlanta. You may monitor alarms, deliver telemetry boxes, and ensure correct patient monitoring while communicating findings to the care team.

Required is a high school diploma; CRAT certification is preferred, as is completion of an approved arrhythmia course or passing an arrhythmia exam on hire.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified rhythm analyst technician (CRAT) preferred.
• Successful completion of an approved arrhythmia course preferred or successfully passing an arrhythmia exam on hire.

Responsibilities

• Observes, interprets, and records the telemetry recordings for monitored patients.
• May monitor alarms where applicable.
• Delivers and applies telemetry boxes to patients.
• Ensures correct patient is being monitored.
• Reports significant observations of cardiac rhythms and other alarm information to the health care team.
• Communicates pertinent information to patients as necessary.
• Produces accurate and complete documentation.
• Complies with handoff communication process.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Emory Healthcare. Where you matter as much as the work you do!

Benefits

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide:

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
• Family-focused benefits
• Wellness incentives
• Ongoing mentorship, development , and leadership programs and more

Description

• Observes, interprets, and records the telemetry recordings for monitored patients.
• May monitor alarms where applicable.
• Delivers and applies telemetry boxes to patients.
• Ensures correct patient is being monitored.
• Reports significant observations of cardiac rhythms and other alarm information to the health care team.
• Communicates pertinent information to patients as necessary.
• Produces accurate and complete documentation.
• Complies with handoff communication process.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified rhythm analyst technician (CRAT) preferred.
• Successful completion of an approved arrhythmia course preferred or successfully passing an arrhythmia exam on hire.

Physical Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs, 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Environmental Factors

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare's Human Resources at [e-mail] .

Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.