Monitor Tech - House Telemetry

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Monroe (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Walton Hospital is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous ECG monitoring, interpret EKG rhythms, and ensure telemetry equipment is functioning correctly. You will report malfunctions and assist in maintaining hardware and supplies in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Candidates with a high school diploma or GED are welcome; no experience is required, though 1 year as a monitor technician is a plus. Certification within 30 days is required; CCMTT or CRAT are preferred.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• No experience required; 1 year monitor tech preferred.
• PHC telemetry monitoring competency within 30 days required.
• CCMTT or CRAT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous ECG monitoring and interpretation of cardiac rhythms.
• Identify and troubleshoot monitoring problems and coordinate solutions.
• Maintain inventories and telemetry hardware and report malfunctions promptly.

Skills

ECG monitoring

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Equipment troubleshooting

Telemetry equipment maintenance

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Tools

Telemetry monitors

Job description

Overview

Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you'll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You'll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today and help you plan for the future.

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 Walton Hospital