Cardiac Rhythm Monitor Tech - House Telemetry, PRN, Days
Summary
Monitor technician at Piedmont Augusta Hospital interprets ECG strips, troubleshoots telemetry equipment, and maintains supplies during overnight shifts.
Overview
This position is at our Augusta facility. Night shift, twelve-hr shifts 7 pm - 7 am as needed.
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
- No experience required Required
- 1 year of experience as a monitor technician Preferred
- Successful completion of PHC telemetry monitoring competency assessment Upon Hire 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