Night Telemetry Tech: Master Heart Rhythm Monitoring

Brookwood Baptist Health; Jasper, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookwood Baptist Health in Jasper, AL seeks a Monitor Tech for full-time night shifts (3x12s) at Baptist Health Walker Hospital. Responsibilities include telemetry monitoring, rhythm analysis, and collaboration with nursing staff to ensure patient safety.

Ideal candidate has a high school diploma and ECG competency; EMT/EKG or telemetry experience is preferred. Must pass rhythm tests and ECG training during orientation, with compliance to hospital policies.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Monitor Technician with prior related experience AND has passed an ECG competency assessment: Must pass Rhythm Test with grade of 84% or higher during initial orientation period.
• Monitor technician without previous related experience: Must take Baptist Health’s basic ECG course and complete Rhythm Test within 60 days with a pass rate of 84% or higher.
• EMT, EKG, or telemetry monitor tech exp strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and reviews patient information to determine baseline cardiac rhythm.
• Demonstrates competency in telemetry lead placement for accurate cardiac rhythm analysis.
• Analyzes cardiac rhythm and records measurements, calculations, and interpretation of patient record in accordance with established protocols.
• Notifies Registered Nurse of rhythm changes and follows escalation protocol.
• Maintains knowledge of central monitoring station operations and alarm settings.
• Gives/accepts shift reports to provide current patient information.
• Protects patient confidentiality and sensitive data at all times.
• Attends mandatory education and participates in performance improvement activities.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

ECG rhythm analysis

Rhythm Test 84% pass

ECG competency assessment

EMT/EKG/telemetry exp preferred

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Brookwood Baptist Health in Jasper, AL seeks a Monitor Tech for full-time night shifts (3x12s) at Baptist Health Walker Hospital. Responsibilities include telemetry monitoring, rhythm analysis, and collaboration with nursing staff to ensure patient safety.

Ideal candidate has a high school diploma and ECG competency; EMT/EKG or telemetry experience is preferred. Must pass rhythm tests and ECG training during orientation, with compliance to hospital policies.