Cardiac Technician

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Cardiac Technician to assist with telemetry monitoring and interpretation of rhythm strips in the Non-Invasive Cardiology area, and to perform ECGs. The role also supports clerical tasks such as data preparation for physician interpretation, filing, and reporting to the medical record.

The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent, completion of an EKG interpretation course, and BLS certification, with a shift described as Third Shift.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff in monitoring patient heart rhythms on telemetry.
• Interpret dysrhythmias and notify nursing staff as needed.
• Perform electrocardiographs and clerical operations of the EKG area (data preparation for physician interpretation, filing, reporting).

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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)

Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama.