Monitor Tech- Central Monitoring

Piedmont Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is seeking a Telemetry Monitor Technician to provide continuous ECG monitoring, assess EKG strips, and interpret cardiac rhythms with accuracy. The role requires recognizing rhythm abnormalities and promptly reporting malfunctions to maintain reliable telemetry systems.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with preferred experience and certification in cardiac monitoring.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to monitor continuous ECG and interpret cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias.
• Ability to identify monitoring problems and troubleshoot to correct issues.
• Maintains inventories, supplies, hardware and telemetry transmitters and reports malfunctions promptly.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous ECG monitoring and accurate interpretation of EKG strips and rhythms.
• Troubleshoot monitoring problems, identify probable causes and implement solutions.
• Maintain telemetry equipment and notify appropriate personnel of malfunctions.

Skills

ECG monitoring

Rhythm interpretation

Troubleshooting

Inventory maintenance

Education

H.S. Diploma or 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.

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