Cardiac Rhythm Monitor Tech - House Telemetry, Days

Piedmont Healthcare • Augusta, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is at our Augusta facility. Day shift 7 am - 7 pm, 3 twelve-hr shifts per week, including every other weekend. The role involves continuous ECG monitoring through assessment of EKG strips and accurate interpretation of cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias, including measurement of P-R intervals, QRS widths, and ST segment deviations. The technician will also troubleshoot monitoring problems, identify probable causes, and seek solutions. Responsibilities include maintaining inventories, supplies, and telemetry transmitters in working condition and reporting malfunctions promptly.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) Required
• Successful completion of PHC telemetry monitoring competency assessment within 30 days of hire required

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of experience as a monitor technician or patient care tech preferred
• 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

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED