Monitor Technician I

Indiana University Health System; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, IN, is seeking a Monitor Technician. This part‑time position offers 24 hours per week with rotating weeknights (6:30 PM–7:00 AM).

You will monitor patients' cardiac rhythms, including those supported by pacemakers or AICD, and document rhythm changes according to protocol. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia course and current BLS certification through the AHA.

Qualifications

• Requires high school graduate or equivalent and Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia course.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the AHA; other advanced life support may be required per unit.
• Current BLS certification through the AHA.
• Knowledge of arrhythmia recognition.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients' cardiac rhythms, including those with pacemakers or AICD.
• Document rhythm changes and report per protocol.

Skills

Arrhythmia recognition

Basic computer skills

Telemetry monitoring experience

Attention to detail

Concentration

Pacemakers/AICD knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia course

Anatomy & physiology coursework

Job description

Monitor Technician

Methodist Hospital | Indianapolis, IN Part-Time | 24 Hours per Week Rotating Weeknights | 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM

Job Duties, Tasks and Qualifications:

Responsible for the cardiac monitoring of patients including those with technological support (i.e., pacemakers, AICD). Documents changes in rhythm and reports these changes according to established protocol.

• Requires high school graduate or equivalent. Requires successful completion of Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia course; anatomy and physiology courses and/or related courses.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies. Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia course and/or related courses required.
• Requires current Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• Requires thorough knowledge of arrhythmia recognition.
• Requires good visual acuity and sustained concentration to effectively observe cardiac rhythms on CRTs.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Previous experience with telemetry monitoring or related field is preferred.