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.