Emergency Department Unit Assistant — Telemetry Support

Baptist Health; Prattville, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Prattville Baptist Hospital is seeking a Unit Assistant for the Emergency Department to support nursing staff on-site in Prattville, AL. The role involves monitoring telemetry rhythms, assisting clinicians, and handling light clerical tasks in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and ECG rhythm education, with preferred EKG interpretation training and prior hospital experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior training in EKG rhythm strip interpretation preferred.
• Completion of EKG rhythm education course required.
• One year of clerical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist RNs, LPNs, PCTs and Physicians in patient care.
• Monitor patient heart rhythms on telemetry and interpret dysrhythmias.
• Notify nursing staff promptly with rhythm concerns.
• Record-keeping and posting of rhythm strips as needed.

Skills

Body mechanics

Medical terminology

Effective communication

EKG rhythm interpretation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

EKG rhythm education course

Job description

Baptist Health Prattville Baptist Hospital is seeking a Unit Assistant for the Emergency Department to support nursing staff on-site in Prattville, AL. The role involves monitoring telemetry rhythms, assisting clinicians, and handling light clerical tasks in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and ECG rhythm education, with preferred EKG interpretation training and prior hospital experience.