Telemetry & EKG Technician (PRN)

Baptist Health; Alabama; On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Cardiac Technician to assist in monitoring patient heart rhythms on telemetry and to perform electrocardiograms in the Non-Invasive Cardiology area. The role requires interacting with nursing staff and completing clerical tasks related to EKG data.

Education includes a high school diploma and BLS certification, with EKG interpretation training preferred. Prior completion of an EKG course and scoring 85% on rhythm strip exams within 6 weeks is required.

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 within 6 weeks in position.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff in monitoring heart rhythms on telemetry.
• Interpret dysrhythmias and notify nursing staff promptly.
• Perform electrocardiographs in Non-Invasive Cardiology.
• Handle clerical tasks for the EKG area: data preparation, transcription, filing, and reporting.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Dysrhythmia interpretation

Interpersonal skills

Patient interaction

Education

High School diploma

BLS certification

EKG interpretation course

Job description

Baptist Health is seeking a Cardiac Technician to assist in monitoring patient heart rhythms on telemetry and to perform electrocardiograms in the Non-Invasive Cardiology area. The role requires interacting with nursing staff and completing clerical tasks related to EKG data.

Education includes a high school diploma and BLS certification, with EKG interpretation training preferred. Prior completion of an EKG course and scoring 85% on rhythm strip exams within 6 weeks is required.