Monitor Technician Unit Secretary

IU Health; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, IN seeks a full-time night-shift Monitor Technician/Unit Secretary. The role combines telemetry monitoring with unit clerical duties to support patient care, coordination, and efficient unit operations.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and capable of multitasking in a fast-paced hospital setting. Required prerequisites include a high school diploma, Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia, BLS, and readiness to complete further heart-monitoring

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Complete Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia course; related courses within 90 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support (AHA) certification required.
• ALS certifications may be required per unit policies.
• Knowledge of arrhythmia recognition and CRT rhythm interpretation.
• Good visual acuity and sustained concentration for rhythm observation.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Telemetry monitoring or related field experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide telemetry monitoring and unit clerical support for patients.
• Keep patient information accurate to aid physician and staff coordination.
• Schedule tests and procedures; maintain up-to-date records.
• Sign patients in and out of the unit and perform receptionist duties.
• Alert management to issues related to unit policies or practices.
• Document rhythm changes and report according to protocol.

Skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia course

BLS certification (AHA)

Anatomy & Physiology courses (within 90 days of hire)

Advanced Life Support certifications (as required)

Job description

Overview

This is a full-time, night shift Monitor Technician/Unit Secretary opportunity at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana.

Schedule

• Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
• Full-time position
• Initial training will take place on day shift for a period of time before transitioning to nights.

Position Overview

This dual-role position supports patient care by providing both telemetry monitoring and unit clerical support. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to effectively multitask in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Ensures accurate and complete information is received from patient to facilitate coordination and communication between physician, unit staff, and ancillary departments. Schedules daily tests and procedures, maintains comprehensive up-to-date record of all patient tests and procedures, and signs patients in and out of unit. Provides receptionist functions for the unit and alerts unit management to issues or needs within the unit regarding policies, procedures, or practices. Performs all clerical duties associated with supporting the Patient Care Unit. 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 with in 90 days of hire.
• 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 within 90 days of hire.
• 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.