Monitor Technician Unit Secretary NEW

Monitor Technician Unit Secretary

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.