Monitor Tech

Francisan Health • Indianapolis, IN

43d

About The Position

At Franciscan, our Monitor Technicians maintain surveillance of telemetry unit; Interprets and documents cardiac rhythms and/or abnormal vital signs; notifies appropriate personnel of information and emergencies. WHO WE ARE With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Maintain surveillance of telemetry unit/vital signs alarms and documentation. Provide telemetry strips to ensure accurate monitoring of patient condition. Interpret and document cardiac rhythms and notifies appropriate personnel of information and emergencies. Monitor for abnormal vital signs and notifies appropriate personnel of information and emergencies Prepare daily and cumulative ECG reports and document patient care information. Record telemetry measurements once per shift and as needed to identify patient trends or issues Answer multi-line telephones, vocera, and/or electronic medical record communications, answering the caller's questions or directing the caller to the appropriate party. Perform EKG's for select units after hours (location/hospital specific) as needed QUALIFICATIONS required High School Diploma/GED Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association TRAVEL IS REQUIRED: EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity. Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

• 1 year EKG Technician Preferred
• 1 year ECG interpretation Preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain surveillance of telemetry unit/vital signs alarms and documentation.
• Provide telemetry strips to ensure accurate monitoring of patient condition.
• Interpret and document cardiac rhythms and notifies appropriate personnel of information and emergencies.
• Monitor for abnormal vital signs and notifies appropriate personnel of information and emergencies
• Prepare daily and cumulative ECG reports and document patient care information.
• Record telemetry measurements once per shift and as needed to identify patient trends or issues
• Answer multi-line telephones, vocera, and/or electronic medical record communications, answering the caller's questions or directing the caller to the appropriate party.
• Perform EKG's for select units after hours (location/hospital specific) as needed

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees