Telemetry Cardiac Technician — Rhythm & ECG Specialist

Baptist Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Cardiac Technician to assist nursing staff in monitoring heart rhythms on telemetry and to perform electrocardiographs. The role includes clerical duties in the EKG area, data preparation for physician interpretation, transcription, and filing for medical records.

Requirements include a High School diploma or equivalent, with preferred EKG rhythm strip interpretation training and the ability to achieve 85% on an rhythm strip exam within 6 weeks.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff in monitoring heart rhythms on telemetry.
• Interpret dysrhythmias and notify nursing staff promptly.
• Perform electrocardiographs and manage clerical operations in the EKG area.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional communication

Customer interaction

Education

High school diploma

EKG interpretation course

Job description

Baptist Health in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Cardiac Technician to assist nursing staff in monitoring heart rhythms on telemetry and to perform electrocardiographs. The role includes clerical duties in the EKG area, data preparation for physician interpretation, transcription, and filing for medical records.

Requirements include a High School diploma or equivalent, with preferred EKG rhythm strip interpretation training and the ability to achieve 85% on an rhythm strip exam within 6 weeks.