Cardiac Rhythm Monitor Tech - House Telemetry, PRN, Days

Piedmont-Healthcare; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 28,930,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Augusta Hospital is seeking a Telemetry Monitor Technician to provide continuous ECG monitoring and accurate rhythm interpretation of patient data. You will assess EKG strips, identify arrhythmias, and ensure equipment is functioning and reporting malfunctions promptly.

Responsibilities include maintaining telemetry inventories, troubleshooting monitoring issues, and upholding patient safety through diligent observation and prompt communication with nursing staff.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• PHC telemetry monitoring competency assessment completed within 30 days required.
• Certification as CCMTT preferred or CRAT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides continuous ECG monitoring by assessing EKG strips and interpreting cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias.
• Identifies causes of monitoring problems and seeks solutions to correct them.
• Maintains inventories, supplies, hardware and telemetry transmitters in working condition and reports malfunctions promptly.

Skills

ECG interpretation

Telemetry monitoring

Troubleshooting

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

PHC telemetry competency assessment

CCMTT Certification

CRAT Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Possesses knowledge and ability to provide continuous ECG monitoring through assessment of EKG strips and accurate interpretation of cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias interpretation including: measurement of P-R intervals, QRS widths, and ST segment deviations. Possesses troubleshooting skills to recognize monitoring problems, identifies probable causes, and seeks solutions to correct the problem. Responsible for maintaining inventories, supplies, hardware and telemetry transmitters in working condition and responsible for appropriately reporting malfunctions promptly as applicable.

Qualifications

Education

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required

Work Experience

• No experience required Required
• 1 year of experience as a monitor technician Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Successful completion of PHC telemetry monitoring competency assessment within 30 Days Required
• Certification as a Certified Cardiac Monitor Telemetry Technician (CCMTT) through the American Education Certification Association Preferred or
• Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International Preferred

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Augusta Hospital