Monitor Tech - Telemetry, Evenings

Piedmont; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Newnan Hospital is hiring a Telemetry Monitoring Technician responsible for continuous ECG monitoring, assessment of EKG strips, and accurate interpretation of cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias.

You will troubleshoot monitoring issues, maintain inventories and telemetry transmitters, and report malfunctions promptly to keep telemetry services running smoothly in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• No experience required; 1 year as a monitor technician preferred.
• PHC telemetry monitoring competency assessment within 30 days required.
• CCMTT or CRAT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous ECG monitoring and interpretation of cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias.

Education

H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required

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 Newnan Hospital