Cardiac Telemetry Technician - Day Shift

Franciscan Health; La Fayette (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Franciscan Health Lafayette East Campus in Lafayette, IN is seeking a Monitor Technician to oversee telemetry units, interpret cardiac rhythms, and document vital signs to support seamless patient care.

The role requires identifying arrhythmias, maintaining constant surveillance, assisting with admissions/transfers, and ensuring timely communication with the care team. A high school diploma is required; ECG/EKG experience and BLS certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma/GED
• 1 year EKG Technician Preferred
• 1 year ECG interpretation Preferred
• BLS - American Heart Association

Responsibilities

• Identify arrhythmias on patient EKG and notify appropriate personnel.
• Answer telephones and 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, at every eight (8) hours, at change of shift, and/or any time change occur in patient rhythm or condition.
• Troubleshoot problems with equipment and/or procedures.
• Prepare telemetry equipment and anticipate patient admissions and transfers to the unit.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Communication

Technology proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1 year EKG Technician preferred

1 year ECG interpretation preferred

BLS Certification (American Heart Association)

Job description

Franciscan Health Lafayette East Campus in Lafayette, IN is seeking a Monitor Technician to oversee telemetry units, interpret cardiac rhythms, and document vital signs to support seamless patient care.

The role requires identifying arrhythmias, maintaining constant surveillance, assisting with admissions/transfers, and ensuring timely communication with the care team. A high school diploma is required; ECG/EKG experience and BLS certification are preferred.