ED Monitor Tech

Baptist Healthcare System • Lexington, KY

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About The Position

Monitor Technician Full Time I Night Shift Emergency Department I Lexington, KY An Emergency department (ED) that provides 24-hour emergency care to patients who need urgent medical attention for severe injuries or illness. Description: Monitor Technician provides continuous observation and interpretation of cardiac rhythms with documentation and communication of pertinent arrhythmias and changes in rate, rhythm, NBP, and/or oxygen saturation to nurse responsible. Observes cardiac monitor, oxygen saturation and Blood pressure. Maintains equipment and supplies. Documents and communicate information regarding patient rhythms and Oxygen saturations, and blood pressure. Responsible for identification of patient arrhythmias, abnormalities, or significant changes from baseline and reporting on the condition of patient/client to the appropriate supervisor or other health care team members. Responsible for assisting providers with cardiac monitoring, therapeutic measures, and procedures related to cardiac monitoring. If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Less than one year's experience
• RN License, LPN, prior monitor tech experience (substitute for degree)
• Dysrhythmia courses are completed during orientation and recertified annually
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. If not already certified, applicants must obtain BLS within 30 days of their hire date

Responsibilities

• Provides continuous observation and interpretation of cardiac rhythms
• Documents and communicates pertinent arrhythmias and changes in rate, rhythm, NBP, and/or oxygen saturation to nurse responsible
• Observes cardiac monitor, oxygen saturation and Blood pressure
• Maintains equipment and supplies
• Documents and communicate information regarding patient rhythms and Oxygen saturations, and blood pressure
• Responsible for identification of patient arrhythmias, abnormalities, or significant changes from baseline and reporting on the condition of patient/client to the appropriate supervisor or other health care team members
• Responsible for assisting providers with cardiac monitoring, therapeutic measures, and procedures related to cardiac monitoring

Benefits

• Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• PTO Sell Back Program
• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
• Retirement with Company Match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees