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Hicuity Health
EKG/Telemetry Technician/Cardiac Monitoring Tech
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What they do
An EKG Technician assists with specialized tests using an electrocardiogram machine, to monitor the performance of a patient's heart. Works under the direction of a physician or specialist. Explains test procedures to patients, sets up and runs equipment and monitors readings. Provides reports and readings from the test to a physician for analysis.
$70,221 / year median in Missouri
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Who We Are Hicuity Health is the leader in delivering expert telemedicine care in support of patients and bedside care teams in acute and critical care environments. Since our founding in 2006, Hicuity Health has pioneered provider-to-provider telemedicine, fueling success with clinical and technical innovation. What We're Solving Hicuity Health leverages telemedicine to address clinical needs and staffing shortages for a diverse range of clients and care venues nationwide, including health systems, hospitals, post-acute care facilities, and at-home acute care environments. Our Mission For nearly two decades, Hicuity Health has delivered "Care Innovated" to its clients and patients. Across a range of services, Hicuity offers clinical, technical, and operational expertise that improves patient care and supports healthcare facilities nationwide. The Role As the leading high acuity telemedicine provider in the United States, we are seeking a highly motivated and talented individual to join our team as an EKG Technician. This EKG Technician (Telemetry) position is responsible for continual surveillance, analysis, and documentation of electrocardiographic patterns of monitored patients. Technician correctly identifies, interprets, and reports heart rhythms and rates and notifies appropriate personnel of significant changes. You Will Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and communicate as needed with bedside staff. Correctly measure and interpret cardiac rhythms. Identify cardiac rhythm changes and appropriately respond to telemetry alarms. Routinely analyze, document, and transmit/print baseline rhythm strips. What We're Looking For High School diploma. At least one year of Telemetry/Monitoring experience. NHA certified or willing to become NHA certified upon hire. Ability to interpret cardiac rhythms and identify life-threatening arrhythmias. Ability to follow established policies and processes. Ability to communicate effectively with nursing staff. As Part Of Our Team, Team Members Receive Hicuity Health fuses a friendly and collegial work environment with high performance standards.