Monitor Tech - Tele, PRN - Midtown

Piedmont Healthcare; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Columbus Midtown is seeking a telemetry monitor technician to provide continuous ECG monitoring and interpretation of cardiac rhythms. The role includes measuring intervals such as P-R, QRS width, and ST deviations, while troubleshooting monitoring problems and ensuring telemetry equipment is in good working order.

Education required is a high school diploma or GED, with no experience required and one year of monitor experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• No experience required; 1 year of monitor technician experience preferred.
• Must have or obtain telemetry monitoring competencies within 30 days; CCMTT or CRAT certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous ECG monitoring through assessment of EKG strips and interpretation of cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias.
• Measure P-R intervals, QRS widths, and ST segment deviations.
• Troubleshoot monitoring problems and report malfunctions promptly.
• Maintain inventories, supplies, hardware and telemetry transmitters in working condition.

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Tools

CCMTT Certification

CRAT Certification

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 Columbus Midtown