Monitor Tech - Telemetry, Evenings

Piedmont-Healthcare; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Newnan Hospital is seeking a dedicated Telemetry Monitor Technician to provide continuous ECG monitoring, interpret cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias, and ensure accuracy of measurements such as PR intervals and ST deviations.

The role requires no experience or 1 year of monitor tech experience preferred; licenses and certifications are encouraged. Work in a hospital telemetry setting with equipment maintenance responsibilities.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• No experience required; 1 year of monitor technician experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous ECG monitoring by assessing EKG strips and interpreting cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias.
• Identify and troubleshoot monitoring problems and report malfunctions promptly.
• Maintain inventories and telemetry equipment to ensure devices are in good working condition.

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

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 Newnan Hospital