Monitor Tech - House Telemetry, PRN, Nights

Piedmont Healthcare • Augusta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is at our Augusta facility. It is a night shift, twelve-hour shift role (7 pm - 7 am) as needed. 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 promptly reporting any malfunctions.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
• No experience required
• Successful completion of PHC telemetry monitoring competency assessment Upon Hire Required

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of experience as a monitor technician Preferred
• Certification as a Certified Cardiac Monitor Telemetry Technician (CCMTT) through the American Education Certification Association Preferred
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED