Cardiac Rhythm Monitor Tech - House Telemetry, Nights
@ Piedmont HealthcareCardiac Rhythm Monitor Tech - House Telemetry, Nights
About the job
Piedmont Augusta Hospital is seeking a Cardiac Rhythm Monitor Tech to provide continuous ECG monitoring, interpret rhythms, troubleshoot, and maintain telemetry equipment.
Requirements
- Knowledge of ECG monitoring
- Ability to interpret cardiac rhythms
- Troubleshooting skills
- Maintain inventories and supplies
Qualifications
- H.S
- Diploma or GED
- Successful completion of telemetry competency
- Preferred: CCMTT or CRAT certification
- No experience required; 1 year preferred
Full job description
Overview:
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.
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.
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