Piedmont Healthcare Inc.
Location
Jasper, Georgia
The monitor technician is responsible for providing continuous ECG monitoring and accurately interpreting cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias. They also maintain telemetry equipment and troubleshoot monitoring issues to ensure patient safety.
The position requires a high school diploma or GED and knowledge of cardiac rhythms or basic EKG interpretation. Certification as a CCMTT or CRAT is preferred.
RESPONSIBLE FOR: 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.
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:High School diploma or GED is required. 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: Company Name Piedmont Mountainside Hospital
