Monitor Tech - ED, Nights

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Newton Hospital is seeking a Telemetry Monitoring Technician to provide continuous ECG monitoring, interpret cardiac rhythms, and troubleshoot telemetry systems on site in Covington, GA. The role emphasizes timely reporting of malfunctions and maintaining telemetry hardware and supplies.

GED is required; no experience is necessary, though 1 year of monitor technician work is preferred. Certification paths are encouraged.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• No experience required; 1 year preferred.
• CCMTT or CRAT certifications preferred; competency assessment within 30 days required.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous ECG monitoring and accurate interpretation of cardiac rhythms from EKG strips.
• Maintain inventories, supplies, hardware, and telemetry transmitters; report malfunctions promptly.

Skills

ECG interpretation

Telemetry monitoring

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 Newton Hospital