ED Monitor Tech

BHS • Lexington, KY

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About The Position

The Monitor Technician provides continuous observation and interpretation of cardiac rhythms in the Emergency Department. The role documents and communicates pertinent arrhythmias and changes in heart rate, rhythm, non-invasive blood pressure (NBP), and oxygen saturation to the responsible nurse. The technician monitors cardiac rhythms, oxygen saturation, and blood pressure; maintains equipment and supplies; identifies abnormalities or significant changes from a patient’s baseline; and reports patient conditions to the appropriate supervisor or other healthcare team members. The position also assists providers with cardiac monitoring, therapeutic measures, and related procedures. This is a full-time night-shift position in Lexington, Kentucky.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Less than one year of experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required; applicants who are not certified must obtain it within 30 days of their hire date.
• Dysrhythmia courses are completed during orientation and recertified annually.

Nice To Haves

• RN license, LPN qualification, or prior monitor technician experience may substitute for the degree requirement.

Responsibilities

• Continuously observe and interpret cardiac rhythms.
• Document and communicate pertinent arrhythmias and changes in rate, rhythm, non-invasive blood pressure, and oxygen saturation to the responsible nurse.
• Observe cardiac monitors, oxygen saturation, and blood pressure.
• Maintain equipment and supplies.
• Identify arrhythmias, abnormalities, and significant changes from a patient’s baseline.
• Report patient conditions to the appropriate supervisor or other healthcare team members.
• Assist 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 insurance.
• Identity theft protection.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 annually.
• Company-paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Five days of paid time off available upon hire.
• Bereavement leave, including for pets.
• PTO sell-back program.
• Compassionate leave-sharing program (PTO donation).
• Employee Support Fund for employees needing emergency financial support.
• Retirement plan with company match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED