Cardiac Rhythm Monitor Tech - House Telemetry, Days

Piedmont; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Augusta Hospital in Augusta, GA is seeking a Telemetry Monitor Technician to provide continuous ECG monitoring and accurate rhythm interpretation on a day shift. You will monitor ECG strips, report malfunctions, and assist with telemetry hardware maintenance.

No experience required; GED or high school diploma required. 1 year telemetry monitoring experience preferred; CCMTT or CRAT certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• No experience required; 1 year telemetry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides continuous ECG monitoring through assessment of EKG strips and accurate interpretation of cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias, including P-R intervals, QRS width, and ST deviations.
• Demonstrates troubleshooting skills to recognize monitoring problems, identifies probable causes, and seeks solutions to correct the problem.
• Maintains inventories, supplies, hardware and telemetry transmitters in working condition and reports malfunctions promptly as applicable.

Skills

ECG monitoring

ECG interpretation

Telemetry troubleshooting

Inventory management

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Tools

Telemetry equipment

Medical hardware

Job description

Overview

This position is at our Augusta facility. Day shift, 3 twelve-hr shifts per week, including every other weekend.

Overview

This position is at our Augusta facility. Day shift, 3 twelve-hr shifts per week, including every other weekend.

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
• 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 Augusta Hospital