Monitor Tech- Central Monitoring

Piedmont; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is seeking a Telemetry Monitor Technician to support continuous ECG monitoring, interpret cardiac rhythms, and ensure telemetry equipment is maintained. The role involves recognizing abnormalities and reporting issues promptly.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with no experience required and a preference for 1 year of monitor tech work. Certifications such as CCMTT/CRAT are valued.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• No experience required; 1 year experience preferred.
• PHC telemetry monitoring competency assessment within 30 days required.
• CCMTT or CRAT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous ECG monitoring through assessment of EKG strips and accurate interpretation of cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias.
• Maintain inventories, supplies, hardware and telemetry transmitters in working condition and report malfunctions promptly as applicable.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

ECG interpretation

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

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.

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 Atlanta Hospital