Cardiac Telemetry Technician — Rhythm Monitoring

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

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.