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Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.
Job Description
Experience
- No minimum experience required
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in a healthcare setting
- Possess an understanding of electrocardiogram
- 1 year of experience as a Telemetry Technician or Emergency Medical Technician
Education
- High school graduate or equivalent
Certification Summary
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Completion of Telemetry Exam with a minimum of 80%
Job Responsibilities
- Monitors cardiac rhythm on telemetry monitor screen throughout shift.
- Performs 12 lead electrocardiogram procedure as needed
- Evaluates patient baseline rhythm, oxygen saturations, and any changes noted throughout stay.
- Communicates effectively with other staff members in support of patient care.
- Prepares patient properly for telemetry monitoring process.
- Ensures upkeep of telemetry area to allow for most efficient workflow.
- Participates in professional and staff development.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
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About Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
For more than 100 years, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has depended on clinical and nonclinical employees to help make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. Consistently ranked as one of the leading pediatric healthcare systems in the country by U.S. News & World Report, Children’s is the only freestanding pediatric healthcare system in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. We’re also one of Atlanta’s leading employers and have been recognized as one of the nation’s top places to work.
Our System includes:
• 789 licensed beds
• Three hospitals
• Urgent Care Centers
• Marcus Autism Center
• Center for Advanced Pediatrics
• Support Center for nonclinical staff
• More than 14,000 employees, including more than 4,400 nurses and 2,300 physicians representing more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs
Why Children’s?
Here are some of the reasons new graduates and experienced clinicians alike choose Children’s.
• We manage more than 1.1 million patient visits and 44,400 surgical procedures annually.
• We are home to the only Level 1 and one of the only Level 2 pediatric trauma centers in Georgia.
• We take a team approach to care. Our clinicians collaborate with social workers, chaplains, music therapists, therapy dogs and many others to help ensure kids receive comprehensive care.
What you'll do
- The Telemetry Monitor Technician is responsible for monitoring cardiac rhythms and evaluating patients requiring telemetry observation. They communicate effectively with staff and ensure the telemetry area is maintained for efficient workflow.
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