Unit Secretary/Monitor Tech - ED

Piedmont; Jasper (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Mountainside Hospital is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous ECG monitoring, assess EKG strips, and interpret rhythms. The role requires maintaining telemetry equipment, troubleshooting issues, and reporting malfunctions promptly.

Education includes a HS Diploma or GED, with no experience required and 1 year preferred. Certification such as CCMTT or CRAT is preferred, and completion of the PHC telemetry monitoring competency within 30 days is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous ECG monitoring and interpret cardiac rhythms from EKG strips.
• Troubleshoot monitoring problems and identify causes; implement solutions.
• Maintain telemetry inventories, supplies, hardware, and transmitters; report malfunctions promptly.

Skills

ECG monitoring

Telemetry

Troubleshooting

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Telemetry equipment

Job description

Overview

When you join Piedmont, you're not just changing your work environment. We open doors to real change in the lives we touch - especially yours. We're committed to bringing award-winning care to communities across Georgia and celebrating the strength our diversity creates. Together, we're doing big things. One employee, one team, and one community at a time. Piedmont is a place where your work truly matters-and where you're supported to do your best every day. We offer a collaborative culture, innovative resources, and leadership that is genuinely invested in your growth. With competitive benefits, wellness programs, and opportunities for advancement, you'll have what you need to thrive now and build a strong future.

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.

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 Mountainside Hospital