Monitor Technician
Franciscan Alliance•Indianapolis, IN
•Onsite
About The Position
The Monitor Technician maintains surveillance of the Franciscan Telemetry Unit and interprets and documents cardiac rhythms and vital signs. The position monitors patient care and emergency protocols to help ensure individual physician protocols are followed. The role is based at Franciscan Health Indianapolis Campus in Indianapolis, Indiana. The schedule is 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., 36 hours per week, with a rotation working every third weekend. Travel is never or rarely required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- One year of EKG Technician experience.
- Preferred: One year of ECG interpretation experience.
- Preferred: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.
Nice To Haves
- One year of ECG interpretation experience.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.
Responsibilities
- Identify arrhythmias on patient EKGs and notify appropriate personnel.
- Answer telephones, route callers, take messages, and provide routine information to clients or customers.
- Maintain constant surveillance of telemetry units and relay and document pertinent information to appropriate personnel.
- Interpret and document cardiac rhythms.
- Provide telemetry strips when a new patient arrives, every eight hours, at change of shift, and whenever a change occurs in the patient’s rhythm or condition.
- Troubleshoot problems with equipment and procedures.
- Prepare telemetry equipment and anticipate patient admissions and transfers to the unit.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit offerings for eligible employees; details are available in the benefits section of the company career site.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
