Monitor Tech, Nights

Piedmont Healthcare Inc. • Snellville, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Piedmont Eastside Medical is a 310-bed multi-campus facility serving Gwinnett and surrounding counties. The Intensive Care Unit provides high-quality care to critically ill adult patients with varying critical conditions. This 24-bed mixed unit utilizes evidence-based best practices in caring for patients and their families. Although Piedmont Eastside is not a trauma or open-heart capable facility, we are able to care for critical patients of nearly all other varieties.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
• None
• Knowledge of cardiac rhythms/basic EKG interpretation.
• Successful completion of PHC telemetry monitoring competency assessment within 30 days of hire is required.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of experience as a monitor technician
• Certification as a Certified Cardiac Monitor Telemetry Technician (CCMTT) through the American Education Certification Association or Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International is preferred.
• One (1) year of experience as a monitor technician is 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

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