Monitor Tech

hhc; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

hhc in Warner Robins, GA, seeks a Monitor Tech to supervise cardiac monitoring across telemetry devices. You will interpret rhythms, measure intervals, and communicate findings to nurses and physicians, ensuring timely alerts and accurate data capture.

Requirements include a HS diploma or GED, ECG/EKG training, and BLS certification. Prior telemetry or Critical Care Tech experience is valued; orientation will occur post-hire with a 24-hour workweek emphasis.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Completion of ECG/EKG or Cardiology training.
• BLS certification and clinical orientation within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient cardiac rhythms via telemetry and hardwired monitors.
• Interpret rhythm strips, measure PR/QT/ST segments.
• Notify nursing/physicians of rhythm deviations and document events.
• Label strips with interpretation and upload logs every 4 hours.

Skills

ECG interpretation

Telemetry monitoring

Communication

Medical terminology

Education

High School diploma or GED

ECG/EKG training program

BLS certification

Tools

GE

Airstrip

Ascom

Job description

Work Shift:

Day - 12 Hour (United States of America)7:00am - 7:00pm (24 Weekly Hours)

This position is responsible for the monitoring and assessment of patient on cardiac monitoring devices throughout the EHC organization including telemetry transmitters and hard-wired monitors. This role is trained in ECG interpretation and is responsible for continuous monitoring of all telemetry rhythms, interpreting rhythm strips, measuring specific waveform intervals, and interacting professionally with nursing staff and physicians in rhythm identification notification of deviation from baseline, as well as initiating baseline data collection of each event.

Education & Training:

High School diploma or GED equivalent. General knowledge of medical terminology. Completion of an approved educational diploma program in ECG/EKG, Cardiology, or Emergency Medical Services. Education/training (except for HS diploma or GED equivalent) may be waived with experience listed below.

Experience:

One (1) year experience as a Monitor Tech, Critical Care Tech, or Patient Care Tech in a hospital. Hospital experience may be substituted with Two (2) years of experience in an acute clinical care setting or Two (2) years' experience as an emergency medical technician. Experience may be waived with education/training as listed above.

Required Certification/Registration/Licensure:

Current AHA/ARC BLS certification. Successful completion of post-hire 4-6 week Telemetry Clinical Orientation and passing score on the ECG written exam (Rhythm Interpretation) within ninety (90) days of hire. Successful completion of hands-on clinical competencies during the orientation period.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Ability to effectively monitor patient cardiac rhythms via telemetry or hardwired monitor, in addition to utilizing all other equipment as assigned to facilitate quality patient care. Communicate effectively with nursing staff, providers, patients, and staff through written and verbal means in a high workflow environment. Maintain patient monitoring log and document rhythms in medical records. Label telemetry strips with rhythm interpretation, ventricular rate, and measure PR, QT, and ST segment intervals. Scan / upload monitored strips every 4 hours, in addition to as needed requests as appropriate based on assigned unit and patient acuity as relayed by nursing staff. Must be able to maintain established alarm limit / parameter settings on all patients assigned. Proficiency demonstrated to Departmental Educator / Manager using GE, Airstrip, and Ascom clinical platforms.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24 FTE:

0.6 Expanded Work Shift:

On Call: