Cardiac Technician

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cardiac Technician role at Baptist Health - Central Alabama supports the Non-Invasive Cardiology team in monitoring patient heart rhythms on telemetry and preparing data for physician review. You will interpret basic dysrhythmias, notify nursing staff as needed, and perform EKGs to document findings in the medical record.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, BLS certification, and training in rhythm interpretation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff to monitor heart rhythms of patients on telemetry.
• Interpret dysrhythmias and notify nursing staff promptly.
• Perform electrocardiographs in Non-Invasive Cardiology.
• Prepare EKG data for physician interpretation, transcription, filing, and reporting to the medical record.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Team leadership

Strong communication

Attention to deadlines

Analytical problem-solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

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 shall be responsible to assist nursing staff to monitor heart rhythms of patients on telemetry. The ability to interpret dysrhythmias and respond quickly and appropriately in the notification of nursing staff is essential. This individual is also responsible to work as a team member within the Non-Invasive Cardiology area to perform electrocardiographs. The Technician is also responsible to prepare EKG data for physician interpretation, transcription, filing, and reporting to the medical record. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

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

• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software.
• Strong team leadership skills, strong organization, interpersonal, and customer relations skills.
• Must be able to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, and excellent organizational skills.
• Must be able to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to remain calm in difficult situations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, proficient computer skills, proven track record of successful performance.
• Ability to understand complex multifactor situations and bring appropriate solutions.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Primary Location

Baptist Medical Center South

Job

Cardiac Technician

Cardiac Technician

Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

1st Shift (United States of America)