Observation Unit Tech & Monitor Clerk - 3rd Shift

bhs; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking an Observation Unit Tech to assist nursing and medical staff in the Observation Unit. The role combines clinical tasks with clerical duties, under RN supervision, with a 36-hour weekly schedule on the 3rd shift.

Responsibilities include EKG assistance, venipuncture, splinting, and maintaining unit safety while documenting procedures and patient data according to policy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with healthcare experience.
• BCLS certification to be obtained within 90 days.
• Complete hospital-based monitor tech training within six months.

Responsibilities

• Serve as clerical desk staff with accuracy, answer phones, log calls.
• Act as unit monitor tech, manage call lights and messages.
• Support patient care including EKGs, splints, crutch training.
• Document procedures per hospital policy and maintain unit organization.
• Obtain blood specimens via venipuncture and label correctly.

Skills

Monitor tech duties

Clerical handling

EKG support

Venipuncture

Patient care

Equipment safety

Education

High School Diploma

BCLS within 90 days

Monitor tech training within 6 months

Job description

Baptist Health is seeking an Observation Unit Tech to assist nursing and medical staff in the Observation Unit. The role combines clinical tasks with clerical duties, under RN supervision, with a 36-hour weekly schedule on the 3rd shift.

Responsibilities include EKG assistance, venipuncture, splinting, and maintaining unit safety while documenting procedures and patient data according to policy.