Cardiac Monitor Technician / Telemetry

Emory Healthcare

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Decatur, Georgia

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The technician observes, interprets, and records telemetry recordings for monitored patients while reporting significant cardiac rhythms to the healthcare team. They are also responsible for applying telemetry boxes and maintaining accurate patient documentation.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or equivalent and are responsible for observing, interpreting, and recording telemetry recordings for monitored patients. You will deliver and apply telemetry boxes, ensure correct patient monitoring, and report significant observations of cardiac rhythms to the healthcare team.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Telemetry

Cardiac Rhythms

Arrhythmia Interpretation

Job Description

Overview

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Description

  • Observes, interprets, and records the telemetry recordings for monitored patients.
  • May monitor alarms where applicable.
  • Delivers and applies telemetry boxes to patients.
  • Ensures correct patient is being monitored.
  • Reports significant observations of cardiac rhythms and other alarm information to the health care team.
  • Communicates pertinent information to patients as necessary.
  • Produces accurate and complete documentation.
  • Complies with handoff communication process.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Certified rhythm analyst technician (CRAT) preferred.
  • Successful completion of an approved arrhythmia course preferred or successfully passing an arrhythmia exam on hire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs, 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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