Monitor Tech - Emergency Department, Nights

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Newton Hospital seeks a Telemetry Monitor Technician to provide continuous ECG monitoring and accurate interpretation of cardiac rhythms. The role involves maintaining telemetry equipment and promptly reporting malfunctions to ensure patient safety.

Education required is a high school diploma or GED; no experience is required, though 1 year as a monitor technician is preferred. Certifications such as CCMTT or CRAT are considered advantageous.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• No experience required; 1 year of monitor tech experience preferred.
• CCMTT or CRAT certifications preferred; PHC monitoring competency within 30 days is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

ECG interpretation

Telemetry monitoring

Troubleshooting

Inventory management

Education

H.S. Diploma/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 Newton Hospital