About this role
Baptist Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients. At Baptist Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
FULL-TIME NIGHTS
The Monitor Tech provides appropriate telemetry monitoring based on patient’s age and rhythm. Demonstrates knowledge of arrhythmia identification and analysis. Other related duties as assigned.
General Functions: • Selects, sets-up, calibrates and adjusts monitoring equipment in accordance with physician’s order • Ensures continued proper functioning of equipment; troubleshoots equipment problems identified as necessary. • Collects, transmits and documents pertinent patient data to the Registered Nurse with correct interpretations and interval measurements on each patient at required intervals every shift and with any significant rhythm change • Maintains current monitored patients in the Central Surveillance computer system; confers with nursing staff to determine correct validation counts and alarm parameters for patients on computer monitor, as necessary • Maintains small equipment log • Reports alarms and changes of rhythm to RN staff; documents on logs and monitors strips per policy • Greets, screens and processes incoming unit/dept calls, patients, visitors and messages • Transcribes physician orders, enters tests, treatment requests into computer system • Assembles and maintains patient medical records including posting of results • Monitors requisitions, tracks and reports supplies, equipment, maintenance and repair services • Exhibits service excellence and demonstrates Studer Principles and “must haves” • Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively • Maintains safe environment • Participates in Performance Improvement activities
MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School graduate or equivalent. PREFERRED EDUCATION: Completion of an ECG course is preferred. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Previous monitor tech experience REQUIRED COURSES/COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): Basic Dysrhythmia Competency within 30 days of hire. #LI-JH5