Cardiac Technician

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health - Central Alabama is seeking a Cardiac Technician to support telemetry monitoring and EKG procedures at Baptist Medical Center South. The role involves interpreting rhythm strips, notifying nursing staff, and handling clerical tasks related to ECG data.

Requirements include a High School diploma, with preferred EKG interpretation training and the ability to achieve an 85% rhythm strip score within six weeks. This is a full-time on-site position in Montgomery, AL.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor heart rhythms of patients on telemetry and interpret dysrhythmias.
• Notify nursing staff promptly and accurately when needed.
• Post rhythm strips and assist in clerical data preparation for physician interpretation.
• Perform electrocardiographs as part of the Non-Invasive Cardiology team.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Telemetry

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

EKG interpretation course

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)