Monitor Technician

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Franciscan Health Lafayette East Campus in Lafayette, Indiana seeks a Monitor Technician to maintain surveillance of the telemetry unit, interpret cardiac rhythms, and document vital signs to support physicians' protocols.

The role requires a high school diploma, ECG interpretation or EKG tech experience preferred, and BLS certification; there is day shift 0600–1230 with every 3rd weekend and holiday rotation, and comfort with medical technology is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year EKG Technician experience preferred.
• 1 year ECG interpretation preferred.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Identify arrhythmias on patient EKG and notify appropriate personnel.
• Answer phones, route calls, and provide routine information.
• Maintain constant surveillance of telemetry units and document pertinent information.
• Interpret and document cardiac rhythms on patient charts.
• Provide telemetry strips on patient arrivals and during rhythm changes.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and prepare telemetry equipment for admissions.
• Assist with patient admissions and transfers to the unit.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Telemetry interpretation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS Certification

ECG interpretation training

Job description

Franciscan Health Lafayette East Campus

1701 S Creasy Ln Lafayette, Indiana 47905

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 leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Shift: 0600–1230-day shift. There is a every 3rd weekend requirement (Sat and Sun) and holiday rotation.We have modified self scheduling


• Identify arrhythmias on patient EKG and notify appropriate personnel. Previous telemetry experience or medical/Ems experience preferred but not required
  Must have high functionality with technology


• 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.