Cardiac Rhythm Monitor Tech - House Telemetry, Nights

Cardiac Rhythm Monitor Tech - House Telemetry, Nights

This position is at our Augusta facility. Night shift 7 pm-7 am, 3 twelve-hr shifts per week, 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 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 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

Piedmont Augusta Hospital