Cardiac Telemetry Technician & Rhythm Specialist

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 19,286 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Medical Center South is seeking a Cardiac Technician to support the telemetry unit by monitoring patient heart rhythms and performing ECGs. The role includes preparing data for physician interpretation, transcription, and filing to the medical record.

Requirements include a high school diploma, EKG interpretation training, and BLS. The job emphasizes teamwork within the Non‑Invasive Cardiology area and interaction with staff and patients.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff in monitoring heart rhythms on telemetry.
• Perform electrocardiographs in the Non‑Invasive Cardiology area and prepare data for physician interpretation.
• Transcribe and file information and report to the medical record.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Customer interaction

Education

High School diploma

EKG interpretation course

Tools

EKG machine

Job description

Baptist Medical Center South is seeking a Cardiac Technician to support the telemetry unit by monitoring patient heart rhythms and performing ECGs. The role includes preparing data for physician interpretation, transcription, and filing to the medical record.

Requirements include a high school diploma, EKG interpretation training, and BLS. The job emphasizes teamwork within the Non‑Invasive Cardiology area and interaction with staff and patients.