Cardiac Rhythm Monitor Tech - House Telemetry, Days
Piedmont · Augusta, GA · 1 mo ago
On-siteOTHRFull-time
Business Unit: Piedmont Augusta Hospital
About the role
This position is 3 twelve‑hour shifts per week, full‑time day shift 7 am – 7 pm, including every other weekend.
Responsibilities
- Possesses knowledge and ability to provide 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.
- 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 for appropriately reporting malfunctions promptly as applicable.
Qualifications
- Education: H.S. Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required.
- Work Experience: 1 year of experience as a monitor technician or patient care tech preferred.
- Licenses and Certifications: Successful completion of PHC telemetry monitoring competency assessment within 30 days of 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.