Cardiology Technician

Atrium Health; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in High Point, NC is seeking a Cardiology Technician to monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms using telemetry equipment and to support safe patient care. The role requires prompt alarm response and adherence to protocols.

You'll ensure equipment is operational, educate patients and families, document findings, and collaborate with nurses, physicians, and the care team to uphold quality outcomes in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of cardiac rhythms and telemetry setup.
• Experience in hospital cardiac surveillance or completion of an approved EKG class.
• Ability to educate patients and families about telemetry.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, interpret, and document cardiac rhythms and telemetry findings.
• Respond appropriately to telemetry alarms and follow arrhythmia management protocols.
• Ensure telemetry monitoring equipment is correctly applied, functioning properly, and maintained in a clean and safe condition.
• Troubleshoot basic equipment issues and elevate unresolved problems for repair.
• Educate patients, families, and staff on telemetry monitoring and cardiac diagnostic equipment.
• Precept and support new telemetry technicians as needed.
• Document procedures, enter test results, and prepare required reports.
• Communicate patient concerns, equipment issues, and variances to nursing leadership.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to promote patient safety and quality outcomes.
• Adhere to organizational policies, regulatory standards, HIPAA requirements, safety practices, and compliance programs.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and excellent customer service while supporting the organization's mission and values.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Cardiac rhythms interpretation

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience in hospital cardiac surveillance or EKG class

Tools

Telemetry equipment

Job description

The Cardiology Technician monitors and interprets cardiac rhythms using telemetry equipment to support safe, high-quality patient care. Ensures proper operation and maintenance of cardiovascular monitoring equipment, responds promptly to alarms, and follows established arrhythmia and telemetry protocols. Collaborates with nurses, physicians, and the interdisciplinary care team to identify and address patient needs and medical emergencies.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED General Studies Required
• Experience in cardiac surveillance in a hospital setting or successful completion of an approved EKG class

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, interpret, and document cardiac rhythms and telemetry findings.
• Respond appropriately to telemetry alarms and follow arrhythmia management protocols.
• Ensure telemetry monitoring equipment is correctly applied, functioning properly, and maintained in a clean and safe condition.
• Troubleshoot basic equipment issues and elevate unresolved problems for repair.
• Educate patients, families, and staff on telemetry monitoring and cardiac diagnostic equipment.
• Precept and support new telemetry technicians as needed.
• Document procedures, enter test results, and prepare required reports.
• Communicate patient concerns, equipment issues, and variances to nursing leadership.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to promote patient safety and quality outcomes.
• Adhere to organizational policies, regulatory standards, HIPAA requirements, safety practices, and compliance programs.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and excellent customer service while supporting the organization's mission and values.