Monitor Tech, Days, PRN

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.

Qualifications

• Minimum education required: High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum experience required: None.
• Minimum licensure/certification required by law: None.
• Additional qualifications: Knowledge of cardiac rhythms/basic EKG interpretation.
• Certification as a Certified Cardiac Monitor Telemetry Technician (CCMTT) through the American Education Certification Association or Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT) through Cardiovascular.

Business Unit: Piedmont Mountainside Hospital