Cardiac Monitor Tech / Telemetry

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

22h

About The Position

Emory Healthcare. Where you matter as much as the work you do! Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare. At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide: Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs Family-focused benefits Wellness incentives Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs and more 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.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent.
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.

Nice To Haves

Certified rhythm analyst technician (CRAT) preferred.
Successful completion of an approved arrhythmia course preferred or successfully passing an arrhythmia exam on hire.

Responsibilities

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.