Job Description

Monitor Unit Secretary Technician

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Overview

This is a Monitor Unit Secretary Technician position located at West Hospital. The hours are 6:00 am-6:30 pm, Sunday through Saturday 3 days a week, with every 3

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weekend, and a holiday schedule that rotates every year. We are a diverse, collaborative team made up of RNs, LPNs, PCAs, Monitor Techs, and Unit Secretaries--each playing a vital role in delivering exceptional care and being there for each other when it matters most.

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.

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Indiana University Health is Indiana's most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. Our partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine gives our team members access to the very latest science and the very best training, advancing care for all. We're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People 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. People who are always ready to apply themselves.