Unit Secretary​/Monitor Tech - ED, Evenings

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.

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.

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