Monitor Tech

Summary

Job Description:

Monitor Technician

Part-Time I Third Shift (12 hours)

Emergency Department I Lexington, KY

Unit Description:
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 communicates 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 1 year of experience.
• BLS Certification
• Basic dysrhythmia course completed during orientation and recertified annually

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