Piedmont Healthcare Inc.·Augusta, Georgia
The role involves providing continuous ECG monitoring and accurate interpretation of cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias. Additionally, the technician is responsible for troubleshooting monitoring equipment and maintaining telemetry hardware and supplies.
Overview 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.
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.
Education H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required Work Experience No experience required 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 Augusta Hospital
A high school diploma or GED is required, and while no experience is mandatory, one year as a monitor technician is preferred. Candidates must complete a telemetry monitoring competency assessment within 30 days of hire.
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