Telemetry & EKG Cardiac Technician

Baptist Health; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery, Alabama, is seeking a Cardiac Technician for on-site, full-time employment. The role supports nursing staff by monitoring patient heart rhythms on telemetry and performing electrocardiographs, with data prepared for physician interpretation and medical record reporting.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of an EKG interpretation course with an 85% rhythm strip score, and a BLS certification; strong teamwork,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Training in EKG rhythm strip interpretation preferred.
• Successful completion of an EKG interpretation course with an 85% rhythm strip score within 6 weeks of hire.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor heart rhythms of patients on telemetry and interpret dysrhythmias.
• Perform electrocardiographs (EKGs) and prepare data for physician interpretation.
• Transcribe, file, and report ECG data to the medical record.
• Collaborate with nursing staff as a team member in Non-Invasive Cardiology.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Telemetry monitoring

Team leadership

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

EKG rhythm strip interpretation training

Tools

EKG machine operation

Medical records software

Job description

Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery, Alabama, is seeking a Cardiac Technician for on-site, full-time employment. The role supports nursing staff by monitoring patient heart rhythms on telemetry and performing electrocardiographs, with data prepared for physician interpretation and medical record reporting.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of an EKG interpretation course with an 85% rhythm strip score, and a BLS certification; strong teamwork,