Monitor Technician

Monitor TechnicianThe 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.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 schedulingIdentify arrhythmias on patient EKG and notify appropriate personnel. Previous telemetry experience or medical/Ems experience preferred but not required. Must have high functionality with technologyAnswer 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/GED1 year EKG Technician Preferred1 year ECG interpretation PreferredBasic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart AssociationTravel is required: Never or RarelyEqual 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.