Telemetry Monitor Technician

10 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Telemetry Technician position involves monitoring cardiac rhythm on telemetry, performing 12-lead ECGs as needed, and supporting safe patient care. You will communicate with staff to ensure an efficient telemetry workflow and prepare patients for monitoring.

Educational requirement is a high school diploma or equivalent; BLS within 30 days of hire is preferred, with ECG understanding and 1 year of Telemetry Technician or EMT experience preferred.

Qualifications

• No minimum experience required.
• Preferred healthcare setting experience.
• Understanding of electrocardiogram (ECG) concepts.
• 1 year of experience as Telemetry Technician or EMT.

Responsibilities

• Monitors cardiac rhythm on telemetry monitor throughout shift.
• Performs 12 lead ECG procedure as needed.
• Evaluates patient baseline rhythm, oxygen saturations, and any changes noted throughout stay.
• Communicates effectively with other staff members in support of patient care.
• Prepares patient properly for telemetry monitoring process and workflow.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

ECG understanding

Healthcare experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Telemetry equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Provides excellent patient care through monitoring and evaluating patients requiring telemetry observation of cardiac status. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Experience

No minimum experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a healthcare setting
• Possess an understanding of electrocardiogram
• 1 year of experience as a Telemetry Technician or Emergency Medical Technician

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Certification Summary

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire
• Completion of Telemetry Exam with a minimum of 80%

Job Responsibilities

• Monitors cardiac rhythm on telemetry monitor screen throughout shift
• Performs 12 lead electrocardiogram procedure as needed
• Evaluates patient baseline rhythm, oxygen saturations, and any changes noted throughout stay
• Communicates effectively with other staff members in support of patient care
• Prepares patient properly for telemetry monitoring process
• Ensures upkeep of telemetry area to allow for most efficient workflow
• Participates in professional and staff development
• Performs related responsibilities as required

Equal Opportunity Statement

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location

Address: 2220 North Druid Hills Road

Job Family

Cardiac

Company Overview

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta has been 100 percent committed to kids for more than 100 years. A not-for-profit organization, Children's is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. With 3 hospitals, 20 neighborhood locations and a total of 673 beds, Children's is the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country.

Children's offers access to more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs and is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Children's has been recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Place to Work, a Best Place for Working Mothers, and as a top employer for diversity and millennials.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package that supports our mission, vision and values. We are proud to offer an array of programs and services to our employees that have distinguished us as a best place to work in the country. Connect to our mission of making kids better today and healthier tomorrow.

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