Monitor Technician

at  Franciscan Health

WHO WE ARE

With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required High School Diploma/GED
• 1 year EKG Technician Preferred
• 1 year ECG interpretation Preferred
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - .
• Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International - .
• Holter Scanning Technician - .

• Surveillance of Telemetry Maintains surveillance of telemetry unit and alarm documentation. Provides telemetry strips to ensure accurate monitoring of patient condition. Interprets and documents cardiac rhythms and notifies appropriate personnel of information and emergencies.
• Troubleshoots Troubleshoots problems with equipment and procedures to ensure accurate and efficient monitoring of patients.
• ECG Daily Reports Prepares daily and cumulative ECG reports and documents patient care information to ensure timely and accurate completion of patient records in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Inventory Levels As required by unit, verifies inventory levels; orders, receives, and stores supplies and equipment; and maintains inventory and equipment logs.
• Telephone Management Answers multi-line telephones answering the caller’s questions or directing the caller to the appropriate party. utilizes proper telephone etiquette and responds within the defined service standards.