Monitor Tech Part Time Nights

Baptist Health Jacksonville • Elizabethtown, KY

118d

About The Position

Monitor Tech - Central Monitoring. This position will cross train as Unit Secretary/Nursing Assistant/Sitter. Part Time 2 Nights/Week 7p-7a, holiday rotation. The Monitor Tech monitors and interprets telemetry patient's heart status and notifies nursing staff and providers of any dysrhythmias or abnormal findings and documents such in electronic medical record. Verified and creates snippets each shift, for all inpatient admissions, for any changes in patient rhythm, and for emergency situations, pre, during and post events. Performs clerical duties as related to admissions, discharges and transfers within the telemetry monitoring system. Admits patient to system using correct patient information in correct format. Sends and receives telemetry monitors in-house via pneumatic tube system. Copies and assembles necessary paperwork for in-house and external patient transfers related to telemetry monitoring.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred upon hire and required within 90 days of hire.
• Successful completion of basic arrhythmia course required within 3 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Monitor Tech certification.
• Six months experience in a hospital or long-term care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret telemetry patient's heart status.
• Notify nursing staff and providers of any dysrhythmias or abnormal findings.
• Document findings in electronic medical record.
• Verify and create snippets for all inpatient admissions.
• Perform clerical duties related to admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Admit patients to the system using correct patient information.
• Send and receive telemetry monitors in-house via pneumatic tube system.
• Copy and assemble necessary paperwork for patient transfers.

Benefits

• Tuition Assistance reimbursement program.
• Paid Time Off available for use upon hire.
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave.
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement plans with company match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED