Monitor Technician
Franciscan Alliance, Inc.•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 technician monitors patient care and emergency protocols to ensure individual physician protocols are followed. The role includes identifying arrhythmias, communicating pertinent information to appropriate personnel, preparing and troubleshooting telemetry equipment, and supporting patient admissions and transfers.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic Life Support Program (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Nice To Haves
- One year of EKG Technician experience.
- One year of ECG interpretation experience.
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 a patient's rhythm or condition.
- Troubleshoot problems with equipment and/or procedures.
- Prepare telemetry equipment and anticipate patient admissions and transfers to the unit.
- Monitor patient care and emergency protocols to ensure individual physician protocols are followed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
