Cardiac Technician - Telemetry

Cardiac Technician - Telemetry/Full Time, Days

Pensacola, FL, United States

The Cardiac Technician maintains close observation of all monitors in the central monitoring room, notifying personnel when rhythm disturbances are observed on patients. This position performs all responsibilities required as defined in the scope of service, to ensure that the unique nature of the client is addressed.

• Maintains close observation of EKG tracing continuously during assigned watch
• Notifies clinical personnel of all rhythm disturbances, continuously artifact inoperative alarms and other monitoring problems.
• Utilizes telemetry emergency call system for life-threatening arrhythmias. Consults with RN when treatment of the arrhythmia is indicated.
• Refers all major systems problems to Clinical Manager, Charge Nurse or Assistant Director and Bio-medical Electronics Department.
• Communicates to oncoming shift a status report on all telemetry patients and monitoring equipment.
• Responds to all monitor alarms and notifies appropriate personnel as needed. Interprets alarms and validates computer interpretation within five (5) minutes
• Reserves and issues telemetry units when ordered. Maintains accurate telemetry assignments and current stop alerts according to unit policy.
• Assures quality of ECG input signal, uses appropriate techniques to correct artifact or interference.
• Differentiates arrhythmias which require immediate and non-immediate action and responds accordingly.
• Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of data collected.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Must possess good interpersonal and organizational skills.

Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks,Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.

Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law.

• Job Identification 9175
• Job Category Clinical Support
• Posting Date 01/28/2026, 05:25 PM
• Locations 123 Baptist Way, Pensacola, FL, 32503, US
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• FTE 0.9 FT

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