Monitor Technician Telemetry - FT Nights - Telemetry

Grade Health System; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Telemetry Monitor Technician, where you will play a crucial role in patient care by observing and interpreting EKG readings. This position involves working closely with a diverse patient population, advocating for their needs, and ensuring a safe and supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, EKG certification, and a commitment to providing culturally sensitive care. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic and rewarding healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• EKG certification or equivalent is essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret EKG recordings for patients.
• Provide indirect patient care and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Patient advocacy

Effective communication

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

EKG certification or equivalent

Telemetry Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Monitor Technician Telemetry - FT Nights - Telemetry

Grady Health System offers many career paths for experienced professionals. Whether you have many years of experience or are in the early stages of your career, you can find a rewarding career at Grady!

SUMMARY

Observes, evaluates, reports, interprets, and records electrocardiogram (EKG) recordings for monitored patients. The Telemetry Monitor Technician provides indirect patient care to adolescents through the adult patient population. Under the supervision of the Registered Professional Nurse and/or Physician, the Telemetry Monitor Technician is responsible for providing age-appropriate, culturally and ethnically sensitive care, maintaining a safe environment, collecting information, communicating effectively, and utilizing technology. The role also includes patient advocacy.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• An EKG certification or equivalent

Or

• In lieu of EKG Certification, candidates must possess one of the following certifications: Telemetry Certification, Cardiac Monitoring Certification, Arrhythmia Analysis Certification, Cardiac Sonography Certification, or Patient Care Technician (PCT) Certification, with evidence of the required qualifications.

Additional requirements include:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required or must be completed within 30 days of employment.
• Successful completion of an EKG Interpretation Exam with a passing score as determined by the testing source/program used.
• Ability to use a computer effectively.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.