Monitor Technician Unit Secretary

Indiana University Health System • Muncie, DE

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, night shift Monitor Technician/Unit Secretary opportunity at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana. Schedule Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM Full-time position. Initial training will take place on day shift for a period of time before transitioning to nights. This dual-role position supports patient care by providing both telemetry monitoring and unit clerical support. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to effectively multitask in a fast-paced hospital environment. Ensures accurate and complete information is received from patient to facilitate coordination and communication between physician, unit staff, and ancillary departments. Schedules daily tests and procedures, maintains comprehensive up-to-date record of all patient tests and procedures, and signs patients in and out of unit. Provides receptionist functions for the unit and alerts unit management to issues or needs within the unit regarding policies, procedures, or practices. Performs all clerical duties associated with supporting the Patient Care Unit. Responsible for the cardiac monitoring of patients including those with technological support (i.e., pacemakers, AICD). Documents changes in rhythm and reports these changes according to established protocol.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia course; anatomy and physiology courses and/or related courses with in 90 days of hire
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with telemetry monitoring or related field is preferred

Responsibilities

• Schedules daily tests and procedures
• Maintains comprehensive up-to-date record of all patient tests and procedures
• Signs patients in and out of unit
• Provides receptionist functions for the unit
• Alerts unit management to issues or needs within the unit regarding policies, procedures, or practices
• Performs all clerical duties associated with supporting the Patient Care Unit
• Responsible for the cardiac monitoring of patients including those with technological support (i.e., pacemakers, AICD)
• Documents changes in rhythm and reports these changes according to established protocol

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED