Night Shift ED Monitor Tech: Cardiac Rhythm Specialist

Baptist-Health-System-Ky-&-i; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Baptist Health in Lexington, KY is seeking a Monitor Technician for the night shift in the Emergency Department. You will provide continuous cardiac rhythm monitoring, interpret arrhythmias, and communicate findings to nurses and providers.

Duties include observing oxygen saturation and blood pressure, maintaining monitoring equipment, and documenting vital signs. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with less than one year of experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Less than one year's experience required.
• RN License, LPN, or monitor tech experience may substitute for degree.
• Dysrhythmia courses completed during orientation and recertified annually.
• BLS certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous observation and interpretation of cardiac rhythms with documentation and communication of pertinent arrhythmias and changes.
• Monitor cardiac rhythm, oxygen saturation, and blood pressure; observe, document, and communicate vital signs to the nurse in charge.
• Maintain equipment and supplies for cardiac monitoring.
• Identify arrhythmias or significant rhythm changes and report to supervisor or health care team members.
• Assist providers with cardiac monitoring, related procedures, and therapeutic measures.

Skills

Rhythm interpretation

Vital signs monitoring

Documentation

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

RN/LPN license

Dysrhythmia courses

BLS certification

Job description

Baptist Health in Lexington, KY is seeking a Monitor Technician for the night shift in the Emergency Department. You will provide continuous cardiac rhythm monitoring, interpret arrhythmias, and communicate findings to nurses and providers.

Duties include observing oxygen saturation and blood pressure, maintaining monitoring equipment, and documenting vital signs. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with less than one year of experience.