Arterial Monitor Tech

Sentara-9; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is seeking an Arterial Monitor Technician for a full-time Weekend Days role. You will monitor patients' EKGs and invasive hemodynamic pressures during general surgical cases, perform cardiac outputs, and assist with intraoperative autologous transfusion and related tests.

Qualified candidates have a HSD/GED degree and BLS certification; laboratory or healthcare experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• HSD/GED Degree required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Laboratory and/or healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors patients' EKG and invasive hemodynamic pressures.
• Performs cardiac outputs and special invasive pressures; conducts clinical pathological tests (blood gases, electrolytes, clotting times).
• Assists with intraoperative autologous transfusion and related procedures; handles basic equipment maintenance.

Skills

EKG monitoring

Invasive pressure monitoring

Clinical observation

Education

HSD/GED Degree

Tools

Gravitational Platelet system

Job description

City/StateVirginia Beach, VAWork ShiftWeekend DaysOverview:Sentara Virginia Beach General is hiring an Arterial Monitor Technician.Fulltime, Weekend DaysOverviewMonitors patients EKG and invasive hemodynamic pressures and general surgical procedures. Performs cardiac outputs, special invasive pressures, as well as various clinical pathological tests, such as blood gas analysis, electrolytes, blood clotting times, etc. Is proficient in intraoperative autologous transfusion, including plasma sequestration. Utilizes the Gravitational Platelet system. Performs basic troubleshooting and maintenance on equipment specific to the department. Provides didactic and clerical training to employees.Previous experience necessary in clinical laboratory preferred.EducationHSD/GED Degree REQUIREDCertification/LicensureBasic Life Support (BLS) Certification REQUIREDExperienceLaboratory and/or healthcare experience preferred.KEYWORDS: Talroo – Allied Health, EKG, Monitor Tech, Cardiac Monitor, CVOR Tech, ArterialWe provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $19.55 - $28.69 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career• Medical, Dental, Vision plans• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave• Emergency Backup Care• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans• Life Insurance• 401k/403B with Employer Match• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000•Pet Insurance•Legal Resources Plan•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, located in Virginia Beach, VA, is home to the region’s only Level III Trauma Center. Our 273-bed facility has a long history of commitment to our communities of Virginia Beach, Eastern Shore, and Northeastern North Carolina, offering specialized tertiary services as well as many advanced clinical services. We are located just 15 minutes from VA Beach Town Center and just a few minutes to the Oceanfront.As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart, vascular, neuroscience, neurosurgery, orthopedics and spine care, cancer care, advanced imaging, and behavioral health.Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.