Monitor Tech

Baptist Health System, Inc.; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Retirement with Company Match

Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Baptist Health System, Inc. seeks a Monitor Technician for the Emergency Department in Lexington. This full-time night shift role focuses on continuous cardiac rhythm observation, documentation, and timely communication of significant changes to the care team.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, less than one year of experience, and BLS certification, with RN or LPN credentials or prior monitor tech experience considered. Orientation includes dysrhythmia training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Less than one year of experience.
• RN License, LPN, or prior monitor tech experience acceptable.
• Dysrhythmia courses completed during orientation and recertified annually.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cardiac rhythms continuously and interpret arrhythmias.
• Observe monitoring equipment and maintain supplies.
• Document rhythms, oxygen saturations, and blood pressure.
• Identify significant rhythm changes and report to supervisor.
• Assist providers with cardiac monitoring procedures.

Skills

Observation skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dysrhythmia training/orientation

BLS certification within 30 days

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.