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HCA Healthcare
Telemetry Technician
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What they do
A Telemetry Technician operates EKG (electrocardiogram) equipment to monitor heart activity in a patient. Works closely with cardiologists to diagnose cardiovascular conditions and problems.
$37,954 / year median in Georgia
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a
- Telemetry Technician
- ? At Doctors Hospital of Augusta, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.
- Job Summary and Qualifications
- Provides physical comfort and care to all patients assigned to them, answers telephone and intercom, assists in transcribing medical orders and nursing information, observes and maintains the cardiac monitors and telemetry units.
- What you will do in this role:
- + •You will interpret Rhythms and Arrhythmias.
- + •You will report all changes in heart rate/rhythm to appropriate nursing staff.
- + •You will maintain Telemetry Supplies.
- + •You will record patient condition utilizing computerized documentation systems.
- + •You will perform duties with full understanding of related age specific factors.
- + •You will orient and mentor new staff members.
- + •You will follow Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
- What qualifications you will need:
- + •Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date•+ •Must be able to pass the Rhythms and Arrhythmias exam•+ •Telemetry experience preferred•+ •PCT experience within a hospital setting required•Benefits•Doctors Hospital of Augusta, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues.
- Comprehensive benefits
- for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services +
- Wellbeing support,
- including free counseling and referral services +
- Time away from work
- programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence +
- Savings and retirement resources
- , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling +
- Education support
- through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing +
- Additional benefits
- for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)
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Note:
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._- Doctors Hospital of Augusta, part of HCA Healthcare, is a 350-bed hospital that provides a wide range of medical services.
ABRET. HCA
Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Telemetry Technician opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.- Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!
- We are an equal opportunity employer.