Cardiac Rhythm Monitor Tech - House Telemetry, Days

Overview:

This position is at our Augusta facility. Day shift 7 am - 7 pm, 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

Business Unit : Company Name:

Piedmont Augusta Hospital