Monitor Tech, PRN, Nights

Piedmont HealthCare; Jasper (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Mountainside Hospital is seeking a Telemetry Technician to provide continuous ECG monitoring, assess EKG strips, and interpret cardiac rhythms. The role requires knowledge of rhythm interpretation and the ability to troubleshoot monitoring issues.

The position also involves maintaining telemetry inventories and hardware, with prompt reporting of malfunctions to ensure accurate patient monitoring.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Certification in cardiac monitoring/telemetry preferred.
• Knowledge of cardiac rhythms and basic EKG interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous ECG monitoring through assessment of EKG strips and interpretation of cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias, including P-R intervals, QRS widths, and ST deviations.
• Maintain inventories, supplies, hardware and telemetry transmitters; promptly report malfunctions.

Skills

Cardiac rhythms

ECG interpretation

Telemetry monitoring

Troubleshooting

Inventory management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Telemetry equipment

Monitoring hardware

Job description

Responsibilities

Overview: Experience the advantages of real career change

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

RESPONSIBLE FOR: 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

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: High School diploma or GED is required.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: None

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW: None

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of cardiac rhythms/basic EKG interpretation. Certification as a Certified Cardiac Monitor Telemetry Technician (CCMTT) through the American Education Certification Association or Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT) through Cardiovascular

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Mountainside Hospital