Piedmont is hiring: Unit Secretary/Monitor Tech - ED, Evenings in Ellijay

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. Responsibilities Provide continuous ECG monitoring, assess EKG strips, accurately interpret cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias, measure P‑R intervals, QRS widths, and ST segment deviations. Troubleshoot monitoring problems, identify probable causes, seek solutions, maintain inventories, supplies, hardware, telemetry transmitters, and promptly report malfunctions. Qualifications Education H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required Work Experience No experience required 1 year of experience as a monitor technician is Preferred Licenses and Certifications None Required Additional Licenses and Certifications 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 Business Unit: Piedmont Mountainside Hospital Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Administrative Industries: Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr