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Monitor Tech- Central Monitoring

Piedmont Healthcare, Atlanta, GA, United States


Overview
Possesses knowledge and ability to provide continuous ECG monitoring through assessment of EKG strips and accurate interpretation of cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias 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 reporting malfunctions promptly as applicable.

Responsibilities
Provide continuous ECG monitoring by assessing EKG strips and interpreting cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias, measuring P‑R intervals, QRS widths, and ST segment deviations. Troubleshoot monitoring problems, identify causes, and seek solutions to correct them. Maintain inventories, supplies, hardware, and telemetry transmitters in working condition and report malfunctions promptly as applicable.

Qualifications

Education: H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) – required

Work Experience: No experience required – required; 1 year 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

Company
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

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