Monitor Tech, PRN

Overview

Excellent opportunity for a Monitor Tech to join our ICU Team at Piedmont Eastside Hospital. It is a 24-bed unit. You will be responsible for monitoring the cardiac activity of our patients. This variable shift will require you to work both days and nights as needed.

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
• 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 Credentialing International is preferred.
• Successful completion of PHC telemetry monitoring competency assessment within 30 days of hire is required.
• One (1) year of experience as a monitor technician is preferred.

Company Name:
Eastside Medical Center