Monitor Tech- Central Monitoring

Piedmont; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital seeks a telemetry monitoring technician to provide continuous ECG monitoring, interpret cardiac rhythms, and assist in maintaining telemetry hardware. The role includes ensuring monitoring accuracy, reporting malfunctions promptly, and supporting inventory of supplies and transmitters.

The successful candidate will meet GED requirements, may have up to one year of relevant experience, and must complete PHC telemetry competency within 30 days.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous ECG monitoring and assessment of EKG strips.
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias.
• Troubleshoot monitoring problems and identify solutions.

Skills

ECG interpretation

Telemetry systems

Troubleshooting

Inventory management

Education

GED

Tools

Telemetry equipment

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