Cardiac Telemetry Technician: Rhythm Monitoring

Piedmont Healthcare; Augusta (GA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Augusta Hospital is seeking a Telemetry Monitoring Technician to provide continuous ECG monitoring, assess EKG strips, and interpret cardiac rhythms with accuracy. The role involves troubleshooting monitoring issues and maintaining telemetry equipment and supplies on site.

Candidates should have a HS diploma or GED; no experience is required, though 1 year as a monitor technician is preferred. Certification as CCMTT or CRAT is preferred.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• No experience required; 1 year preferred.
• Successful completion of PHC telemetry monitoring competency within 30 days is required.
• CCMTT or CRAT certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous ECG monitoring through assessment of EKG strips and accurate interpretation of cardiac rhythms.
• Interpret dysrhythmias, measure P-R intervals, QRS widths, and ST segment deviations.
• Troubleshoot monitoring issues and report malfunctions promptly.
• Maintain inventories, supplies, hardware and telemetry transmitters in working condition.

Skills

ECG interpretation

Telemetry monitoring

Troubleshooting

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Tools

Telemetry equipment

Job description

Piedmont Augusta Hospital is seeking a Telemetry Monitoring Technician to provide continuous ECG monitoring, assess EKG strips, and interpret cardiac rhythms with accuracy. The role involves troubleshooting monitoring issues and maintaining telemetry equipment and supplies on site.

Candidates should have a HS diploma or GED; no experience is required, though 1 year as a monitor technician is preferred. Certification as CCMTT or CRAT is preferred.