Monitor Tech- Central Monitoring

Piedmont-Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital seeks a skilled Telemetry Monitor Technician to provide continuous ECG monitoring, interpret rhythms, and promptly report abnormalities. The role requires careful observation, strong documentation, and adherence to safety protocols.

Responsibilities include maintaining telemetry equipment, managing supplies, and troubleshooting issues to keep transmitters and monitors in good working condition on a fast-paced medical unit.

Qualifications

• PHC telemetry monitoring competency assessment completed within 30 days is required.
• No experience required; 1 year monitor technician preferred.
• CCMTT or CRAT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous ECG monitoring and interpret cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias.
• Troubleshoot monitoring issues and identify causes to implement solutions.
• Maintain inventories, supplies, hardware and telemetry transmitters; report malfunctions promptly.

Skills

ECG monitoring

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Troubleshooting

Telemetry equipment maintenance

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Tools

Telemetry hardware proficiency

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