Telemetry Technician

Doctors Hospital of Augusta; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Doctors Hospital of Augusta is seeking a Telemetry Technician to monitor cardiac rhythms and support patient care on the telemetry unit. You will interpret rhythms, report changes to nursing staff, and maintain telemetry equipment, while documenting patient conditions in electronic systems.

An emphasis on age-appropriate care and safety is required. The role requires BLS within 30 days, success on Rhythms and Arrhythmias exams, and prior telemetry or PCT hospital experience.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Must be able to pass the Rhythms and Arrhythmias exam.
• Telemetry experience preferred.
• PCT experience within a hospital setting required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret Rhythms and Arrhythmias.
• Report all changes in heart rate/rhythm to appropriate nursing staff.
• Maintain Telemetry Supplies.
• Record patient condition utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Perform duties with full understanding of related age specific factors.
• Orient and mentor new staff members.
• Follow Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Skills

Rhythms and Arrhythmias

Telemetry experience

PCT experience

Education

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Telemetry Technician? At Doctors Hospital of Augusta, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary And Qualifications

Provides physical comfort and care to all patients assigned to them, answers telephone and intercom, assists in transcribing medical orders and nursing information, observes and maintains the cardiac monitors and telemetry units.

What you will do in this role

• You will interpret Rhythms and Arrhythmias.
• You will report all changes in heart rate/rhythm to appropriate nursing staff.
• You will maintain Telemetry Supplies.
• You will record patient condition utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• You will perform duties with full understanding of related age specific factors.
• You will orient and mentor new staff members.
• You will follow Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

What qualifications you will need

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Must be able to pass the Rhythms and Arrhythmias exam
• Telemetry experience preferred
• PCT experience within a hospital setting required

Benefits

Doctors Hospital of Augusta, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Doctors Hospital of Augusta, part of HCA Healthcare, is a 350-bed hospital that provides a wide range of medical services. It is known for its 24/7 emergency care, Level II Trauma Center, Burn Center, advanced heart care, and Baby-Friendly maternity services. The hospital also offers surgery, women’s imaging, and a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and it accepts most insurance plans. It is located at 3651 Wheeler Road in Augusta, Georgia.

The hospital provides 24/7 emergency care with a Level II Trauma Center and full stroke care, as well as a nationally recognized Burn Center that is one of the largest in the country and offers advanced wound care. It also delivers advanced heart care for patients experiencing heart attacks. In addition, the hospital supports maternity and women’s health with a Baby-Friendly designation, a Level II NICU, and a certified Women’s Diagnostic Center. Surgical services include specialized care in orthopedic procedures like hip and knee replacements and spinal fusion surgeries. The hospital also operates Doctors Hospital Evans Emergency, a freestanding emergency room that is open 24/7 and provides advanced imaging and lab services.

Doctors Hospital of Augusta has several important accreditations. It is accredited by the American College of Radiology for radiation oncology services and by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program for bariatric surgery. Its inpatient rehabilitation facility is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities in the Central Savannah River Area. The hospital’s laboratory is accredited by the College of American Pathologists, and its Center for Stroke Care is accredited by The Joint Commission. Its electroencephalogram (EEG) laboratory is accredited by the Laboratory Accreditation Board of ABRET.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

“Good people beget good people.”- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.