Monitor Tech - Emergency Department, Nights

Piedmont; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Newton Hospital is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous ECG monitoring and accurate interpretation of cardiac rhythms. The role includes troubleshooting monitoring problems and promptly reporting malfunctions, while maintaining inventories and telemetry transmitters in good working order.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, with preferred certification in CCMTT or CRAT.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma required.
• Telemetry monitoring competency assessment within 30 days.
• CCMTT or CRAT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous ECG monitoring and interpret cardiac rhythms.
• Troubleshoot monitoring issues and report malfunctions promptly.
• Maintain inventories and telemetry hardware and transmitters.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Troubleshooting

Inventory management

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.

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