Job Description
This is a full-time Monitor Technician position located at West Hospital. The hours will be 6p-6:30a every 3rd weekend, self- scheduling so will not be working any specific nights.The Acuity Adaptable Unit is a primarily PCU unit, that is fast paced and always on the go. We work together as a team to ensure our patients are cared for safely, and with respect. Our monitor tech role was developed in AAU, to ensure safe quality care was provided while the nursing team was unable to continuously watch the cardiac monitors. The Monitor Tech will inform the nursing team of any unsafe or potentially harmful discrepancy in patients vital signs to ensure the patient is immediately attended to and potential prevent an emergent situation.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.We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.Sound like a perfect match? Apply now - we can't wait to hear from you!
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About the TeamIndiana University Health is Indiana's most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We're looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.