Monitor Tech
Baptist Health · Hopkinsville
Summary
replacementJob Description:
Monitor Tech - Central Monitoring
Part-Time 7a - 7p
Will cross-train and work as both a Nursing Assistant and Unit Secretary in the Progressive Care Unit.
The Monitor Tech monitors and interprets telemetry patient’s heart status and notifies nursing staff and providers of any dysrhythmias or abnormal findings and documents such in electronic medical record.
- Verifies and creates snippets each shift, for all inpatient admissions, for any changes in patient rhythm, and for emergency situations, pre, during and post events.
- Performs clerical duties as related to admissions, discharges and transfers within the telemetry monitoring system.
- Admits patient to system using correct patient information in correct format.
- Sends and receives telemetry monitors in-house via pneumatic tube system.
- Copies and assembles necessary paperwork for in-house and external patient transfers related to telemetry monitoring
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.
- Successful completion of basic arrhythmia course required within 3 months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Monitor Tech certification preferred.
Benefits:
- Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
- Paid Time Off available for use upon hire
- Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement plans with company match