Cardiac Monitor Technician / Telemetry

Emory•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Observes, interprets, and records telemetry recordings for monitored patients and may monitor alarms where applicable. Delivers and applies telemetry boxes to patients, verifies that the correct patient is being monitored, and reports significant cardiac rhythm observations and other alarm information to the health care team. Communicates pertinent information to patients as necessary, produces accurate and complete documentation, follows the handoff communication process, and performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Certified Rhythm Analyst Technician (CRAT) certification is preferred.
Successful completion of an approved arrhythmia course is preferred, or successfully pass an arrhythmia exam upon hire.

Responsibilities

Observe, interpret, and record telemetry recordings for monitored patients.
Monitor alarms where applicable.
Deliver and apply telemetry boxes to patients.
Ensure the correct patient is being monitored.
Report significant cardiac rhythm observations and other alarm information to the health care team.
Communicate pertinent information to patients as necessary.
Produce accurate and complete documentation.
Comply with the handoff communication process.
Perform other related duties as required.