Cardiac Technician

Baptist Health; Jacksonville (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Cardiac Technician to support telemetry monitoring and EKG procedures at Baptist Medical Center South. You will assist nursing staff with rhythm assessment, interpret rhythms, and perform clerical tasks in the EKG area.

This role requires teamwork within the Non-Invasive Cardiology unit and attention to data preparation for physician interpretations. Qualifications include a high school diploma, EKG interpretation training, and the ability to achieve 85% on rhythm

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior training in EKG rhythm strip interpretation preferred.
• Completion of an EKG interpretation course with 85% on rhythm strip exam within 6 weeks in position.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff in monitoring heart rhythms on telemetry.
• Interpret dysrhythmias and notify nursing staff as needed.
• Record keeping and posting of rhythm strips may be required.
• Collaborate in the Non-Invasive Cardiology area to perform electrocardiographs.
• Clerical operation of the EKG area, including data preparation for physician interpretation, transcription, filing and reporting to medical records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer interaction

Education

High School diploma

EKG rhythm interpretation training

EKG interpretation course with 85% exam

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights

Summary: The Cardiac Technician assists the nursing staff in monitoring the heart rhythms of patients on telemetry. The ability to interpret dysrhythmias and respond quickly and appropriately in the notification of nursing staff is essential. Some record keeping and posting of rhythm strips may be required. This position is also responsible for working as a team member within the Non-Invasive Cardiology area to perform electrocardiographs. This position is also responsible for the clerical operation of the EKG area. Clerical functions include preparation of data for physician interpretation, transcription, filing and reporting to the medical record.

Education / Experience

High School diploma or equivalent required. Prior training in EKG rhythm strip interpretation preferred. Successful completion of an EKG interpretation course and able to score 85% on rhythm strip exam required within 6 weeks in position.

License / Certification

BLS required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to interact with customers, peers, physicians, and other hospital staff in a professional manner.
• Possesses interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate appropriately, verbal or written

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Position requires sitting for 80% of the workday and mobility 20% of the workday.
• There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action.
• Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.
• There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person.
• Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range.
• Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
• Minimal noise levels.
• Much exposure to computer work.
• Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock.
• Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks.
• Some exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• Occasional exposure to radiation.

Primary Location

Baptist Medical Center South

Job

Cardiac Technician

Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

Third Shift (United States of America)