Monitor Tech - Telemetry, Days

Overview Piedmont Macon is a 310-bed facility providing 24-hour emergency rooms, inpatient and outpatient surgery options, maternity services and heart care. Additionally, the hospital has top-notch rehabilitation programs, oncology services, and behavioral health offerings. At Piedmont Macon, we are dedicated to improving the health of those in the communities we serve.

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 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 Business

Unit: Company Name Piedmont Macon Medical