Monitor II Technician

IU Health • Bloomington, IN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the cardiac monitoring of patients, including those with technological support (i.e., pacemakers, AICD). Documents change in rhythm and reports these changes according to established protocol. Responsible for the completion of 12-lead Electrocardiograms if needed by the department’s workloads. Responsible for initiating, registering, and administering Zio XT/AT monitors on patients queued for discharge. Practical working knowledge of a technical or specialty area. Performs all standard and some technical aspects of the work group. Learns and applies new information readily in tasks / area of work. Works closely with leaders to learn more complex skills; may provide limited guidance / direction, training, and technical assistance to entry level employees. Demonstrates enthusiasm and desire to advance in the organization.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia course; anatomy and physiology courses and/or related courses.
• Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• Thorough knowledge of arrhythmia recognition.
• Good visual acuity and sustained concentration to effectively observe cardiac rhythms on CRTs.
• Basic computer skills.
• 2-4 years of experience in telemetry monitoring.

Nice To Haves

• Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

Responsibilities

• Cardiac monitoring of patients, including those with technological support (i.e., pacemakers, AICD).
• Documenting changes in rhythm and reporting these changes according to established protocol.
• Completion of 12-lead Electrocardiograms if needed by the department’s workloads.
• Initiating, registering, and administering Zio XT/AT monitors on patients queued for discharge.
• Performing all standard and some technical aspects of the work group.
• Learning and applying new information readily in tasks / area of work.
• Working closely with leaders to learn more complex skills.
• Providing limited guidance / direction, training, and technical assistance to entry level employees.
• Demonstrating enthusiasm and desire to advance in the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED