Monitor Technician

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Franciscan Health Indianapolis Campus is seeking a Monitor Technician to supervise telemetry units, identify arrhythmias, and document vital signs in the Telemetry Unit. You will interpret cardiac rhythms, relay findings, and support patient care under physician protocols.

Two 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a) with every third weekend rotation offer exposure to a fast-paced cardiovascular setting; prior EKG/ECG experience and BLS certification are preferred to ensure continuous patient surveillance

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year EKG Technician preferred.
• 1 year ECG interpretation preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Hours/days: 7p-7a. Two 12-hour shifts + every third weekend rotation.
• Identify arrhythmias on patient EKG and notify appropriate personnel.
• Answer telephones and route callers, take messages, and provide routine information.
• Maintain constant surveillance of telemetry units, and relay and document pertinent information.
• Interpret and document cardiac rhythms.
• Provide telemetry strips at arrival, every eight hours, shift changes, or rhythm changes.
• Troubleshoot problems with equipment and procedures.
• Prepare telemetry equipment and anticipate admissions and transfers.

Skills

EKG Technician

ECG interpretation

BLS (Basic Life Support)

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Franciscan Health Indianapolis Campus

8111 S Emerson Ave Indianapolis, Indiana 46237

The Monitor Technician maintains surveillance of the Franciscan Telemetry Unit, and interprets and documents cardiac rhythms and vital signs. In addition, the Monitor Technician monitors patient care and emergency protocols to ensure individual physician protocols are adhered to.

WHO WE ARE

Franciscan Health is a non-profit health care ministry with primary and specialty care physician groups located throughout Indiana. Franciscan is known for our mission of caring. Our values of Respect for Life; Fidelity to Our Mission; Compassionate Concern; Joyful Service; and Christian Stewardship extend to our employees and patients. With 11 hospital ministries, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care organizations in the Midwest. Franciscan Health includes over 1,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers. Franciscan providers enjoy a team approach to care. Of our 260+ locations, many are nationally recognized Centers of Health Care Excellence.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Hours/days: 7p-7a. Two 12-hour shifts + every third weekend rotation
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required High School Diploma/GED
• 1 year EKG Technician Preferred
• 1 year ECG interpretation Preferred
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:

Never or Rarely

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on thebenefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.