Monitor Tech

PRN Monitor Technician I

This is a PRN Monitor Technician I opportunity at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana.

Schedule & Availability Requirements

Must be available to work 1-2 night shifts per week.

Night shift hours are 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM.

Every other weekend availability is expected.

Participation in a rotating holiday schedule is expected.

Position Overview

This position supports a 24/7 hospital department, making flexibility and availability essential. Monitor Technicians play a critical role in patient care by continuously observing cardiac rhythms and promptly communicating any significant changes to the clinical care team.

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.