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Bapist Health Shelby

Alabaster, AL 

Monitor Tech 

Full Time , Nights

Being a Monitor Tech is more than just a job — it's a calling. It’s about making a real difference in people’s lives, providing comfort and compassionate care to those who need it most, and being part of a dedicated team that saves lives every day.

Join our Growing Team at Baptist Health Shelby Hospital in Alabaster, AL!

  At Baptist Health Shelby Hospital, we’re proud to be a leading 252 bed acute care facility dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare with a community-focused touch. Located in the heart of Alabaster- one of Alabama’s fastest growing and most desirable places to live- we serve over 30,000 emergency visitors annually and offer a wide range of advanced clinical services, including cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, urology, robotics surgery, and more.  

Our State-of-the-art facilities feature cutting-edge technology such as 3 Tesla MRI, robotic surgical systems, and 256-slice CT scanner- empowering top tier care. Recognized for excellence with accolades like ACC Cath Lab Accreditation, Trans catheter Valve certification, and Primary Stoke Center Designation, we’re committed to growth, innovation, and community well-being. 

 Whether you’re an experienced specialist or just beginning your healthcare journey, Baptist Health Shelby offers a dynamic environment where your skills make a real difference. Join us in a welcoming, fast-paced setting with easy commutes, ample free parking, and a team that feels like family. Be part of a hospital that’s shaping the future of healthcare in Alabama- Where your career can thrive and your community can flourish! 

Baptist Health Hospitals offer great NEW Competitive Pay and great fulltime & part-time benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan 
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (Up to 5 weeks to start)
• Life Insurance 
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP) 
• Family Care (child care, elder care, pet care)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance 
• Car Insurance 
• Educational benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

ALL benefits start day one

A Brief Overview:
Monitor Tech is responsible for the continuous monitoring, interpretation, communication, and documentation of cardiac rhythms and rhythm components

What you will do

• Monitors and reviews patient information to determine baseline cardiac rhythm
• Demonstrates competency in telemetry lead placement for accurate cardiac rhythm analysis
• Analyzes cardiac rhythm and records measurements, calculations, and interpretation of patient record in accordance every 6 hours and PRN with established protocols
• Notifies Registered Nurse of cardiac rhythm or rhythm component changes and follows current escalation protocol
• Notifies Registered Nurse if patient off monitor and follows current escalation protocol
• Maintains current knowledge of the technical operation of the central monitoring station
• Maintains/checks high and low alarm settings on every telemetry patient each shift
• Gives/accepts shift reports to provide current patient information
• Works with assigned nursing personnel to coordinate initiation and discontinuation of telemetry
• Identifies and troubleshoots routine technical problems with the central monitoring system and initiates biomedical repairs as necessary
• Advances own current knowledge of cardiac rhythm analysis and interpretation
• Protects patient confidentiality and sensitive data at all times
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health policies and procedures
• Safeguards electronic Equipment, keeping liquids away from computers, telemetry monitors, and phones
• Maintains physical environment conducive to continuous telemetry monitoring, including but not limited to noise reduction and minimal foot traffic
• Answers the telephone promptly and courteously, identifying self and responding to requests
• Supports new ideas and promotes positive change. Remains calm and helpful during stressful situations
• Attends staff meetings and meets all mandatory education requirements
• Demonstrates commitment to service, organizational values, and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
• Enthusiastically supports and participates in planned changes
• Participates in performance improvement activities as assigned
• Consistently utilizes time and resources effectively and efficiently
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Monitor Technician with prior related experience AND has passed an ECG competency assessment:
• Must pass Rhythm Test with grade of 84% or higher. If grade is below 84%, individual must take Orlando Health’s basic ECG course and pass the exam within 60 days
• Monitor technician without previous related experience:
• Must take Orlando Health’s basic ECG course and complete the Rhythm Test within 60 days with a pass rate of 84% or higher
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• BLS/Health Care provider certification required