ED Monitor Tech

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   If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.