Telemetry & EKG Technician (Cardiac Care)

Baptist Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Medical Center South is seeking a Cardiac Technician to support nursing staff by monitoring patient heart rhythms via telemetry and performing ECGs in the Non-Invasive Cardiology area. The role emphasizes accurate rhythm interpretation and timely notification to nursing staff.

Requires a high school diploma and BLS certification; EKG interpretation training is preferred, with a course completion and 85% rhythm strip score expected 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 score 85% on rhythm strip exam within 6 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff in monitoring heart rhythms on telemetry.
• Interpret dysrhythmias and notify nursing staff promptly.
• Record and post rhythm strips as needed.
• Perform electrocardiographs in the Non-Invasive Cardiology area.
• Handle clerical operations of the EKG area including data preparation for physician interpretation.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Rhythm strip interpretation

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

EKG rhythm strip interpretation training

Job description

Baptist Medical Center South is seeking a Cardiac Technician to support nursing staff by monitoring patient heart rhythms via telemetry and performing ECGs in the Non-Invasive Cardiology area. The role emphasizes accurate rhythm interpretation and timely notification to nursing staff.

Requires a high school diploma and BLS certification; EKG interpretation training is preferred, with a course completion and 85% rhythm strip score expected within 6 weeks.