Telemetry Monitor Tech

About the position

Powers Health is hiring a Telemetry Monitor Tech for IMCU to work days at Community Hospital in Munster, IN. The IMCU West unit is a multidisciplinary 24 hour unit located on the third floor of the Parkview Tower in the hospital. Patients over the age of twelve years may be admitted to this unit, but the average age is 67 years. The highest volume of patients has a medical diagnosis, but surgical patients are also admitted. The most frequent diagnoses of include: angina, R/O or Post MI, cardiac dysrhythmia, CAD, COPD, CHF, pre-post PTCA, post stent, general surgical patients requiring cardiac monitoring/observation post-op, diabetes, CVA, and peripheral vascular diseases.

Responsibilities

• Performs various functions that support the multidisciplinary team in delivering high quality, cost-effective care.
• Employs effective communication skills in all interactions and when relaying important EKG changes to nursing staff.
• Maintains competency requirements for EKG interpretation, computer skills associated with the monitoring system and other job related functions.
• Maintains vigilant monitoring to ensure EKG dysrhythmias are reported and documented per policy.
• This position will routinely perform Unit Secretary duties for the unit as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must complete and pass EKG Class for Monitor Techs within 30-days of hire
• Monitor trained preferred
• BLS required

Benefits

• Competitive wage
• Benefits package
• Tools and resources for career advancement
• Mentoring opportunities