Cardiac Technician

Baptist Health • Jacksonville, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiac Technician assists nursing staff in monitoring patients’ heart rhythms on telemetry. The role requires interpreting dysrhythmias and promptly and appropriately notifying nursing staff. It may include keeping records and posting rhythm strips. As part of the Non-Invasive Cardiology team, the technician performs electrocardiographs and handles clerical operations for the EKG area, including preparing data for physician interpretation, transcription, filing, and reporting to the medical record.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of an EKG interpretation course and a score of at least 85% on the rhythm strip exam within six weeks in the position.
• BLS certification required.
• Ability to interact professionally with customers, peers, physicians, and other hospital staff.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate appropriately, verbally or in writing.

Nice To Haves

• Prior training in EKG rhythm strip interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients’ heart rhythms on telemetry.
• Interpret dysrhythmias and quickly and appropriately notify nursing staff.
• Maintain records and post rhythm strips as required.
• Work as a team member in the Non-Invasive Cardiology area to perform electrocardiographs.
• Perform clerical operations for the EKG area, including preparing data for physician interpretation, transcription, filing, and reporting to the medical record.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED