ED Monitor Tech

Baptist Healthcare System; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Retirement with Company Match

Job summary

Baptist Health in Lexington, KY is seeking a Monitor Technician for the Emergency Department. This full-time night shift role requires continuous observation of cardiac rhythms, documentation, and communication of notable changes to the nursing team.

Responsibilities include monitoring oxygen saturation and Blood Pressure, maintaining equipment, and assisting providers with cardiac monitoring procedures. A high school diploma and BLS certification are required, with priority given to those with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Less than one year of experience preferred.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Dysrhythmia courses completed during orientation and recertified annually.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cardiac rhythms and oxygen saturation with documentation.
• Communicate pertinent rhythm changes to the nurse responsible.
• Observe and maintain cardiac monitor, BP, and oxygen equipment.
• Assist providers with cardiac monitoring procedures and related tasks.

Skills

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

RN/LPN or monitor tech experience preferred

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

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.

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.

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

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.