Monitor Technician I - Lafayette .9 N
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
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- 1 year EKG Technician
- Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
Nice To Haves
- 1 year ECG interpretation
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
