Monitor Tech

Summary Job Description: Monitor Tech   Multiple Positions | Various Shifts BHCOR-Progressive   Care Unit   I   Corbin , KY   PCU is a   20 bed   unit capable of monitoring patients via central telemetry 24 hours a day. PCU serves as a place for the monitoring and care of patients   age   16 to geriatric with moderate or potentially severe physiologic instability, requiring technical support but not necessarily artificial life support.   The Monitor Tech   is responsible for   continuous   monitoring and interpretation of cardiac rhythms, documenting and promptly communicating any significant arrhythmias to the   appropriate clinical   personnel.   Assists   the nursing team by detecting changes in cardiac rate, rhythm, NIBP, arterial line readings, and oxygen   saturation, ensuring   timely   communication of these changes to the relevant clinical staff.    Description:    Monitor, interpret, and document cardiac rhythms, vital signs, and telemetry data; promptly report changes or abnormalities.    Assist   with cardiac monitoring procedures and   maintain   appropriate alarm   settings.   Enter patient telemetry data on admission and   maintain   accurate   monitoring records.    Answer and route calls, respond to call lights, and communicate effectively with nurses, physicians, telemetry staff, patients, and visitors.    Troubleshoot,   maintain , clean, and disinfect telemetry equipment; report equipment issues as needed.    Maintain   accurate   patient census,   monitor   inventory, and ensure proper documentation of rhythm strips and telemetry supplies.    Follow safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and regulatory requirements.    Attend required training and support Baptist Health's mission, values, and culture of safety.   Requirements:    High School Diploma or GED   required .    No prior experience   required .    BLS certification   required ; Life-Threatening Arrhythmia Training and Aegis/DY training   required   within established   timeframes .    Ability to learn and perform cardiac monitoring and telemetry-related duties.   Work Experience Education 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.