Monitor Technician

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital seeks a Monitor Tech for the night shift to observe, interpret, and document EKG tracings on telemetry-monitored patients, promptly notifying staff of dysrhythmias and ensuring safe operation of monitoring systems.

Requirements include HS Diploma or Equivalent and completion of a monitor technician program. Benefits accompany a competitive compensation package including shift differentials and comprehensive coverage.

Qualifications

• Must have HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an monitor technician surveillance program/course required upon hire (EKG/Monitor Tech).

Responsibilities

• Observe, recognize, interpret, evaluate and document EKG tracings on telemetry-monitored patients.
• Promptly notify appropriate personnel of dysrhythmias.
• Operate telemetry monitoring system to full capacity and ensure proper functioning of equipment.

Skills

Patient observation

Telemetry monitoring

EKG interpretation

Dysrhythmia notification

Safety consciousness

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Full-Time, Nights-3rd shift 7p-7a

The Monitor Tech observes, recognizes, interprets, evaluates, and documents EKG tracings on telemetry-monitored patients in order to detect deviations from patient's norm. Promptly notifies appropriate personnel of dysrhythmias. Operates and utilizes monitoring system to full capacity. Ensures proper and safe functioning of the telemetry equipment.

Hours/Shift: Full-Time, Days

Education

• HS Diploma or Equivalent

Certification/Licensure

• EKG/Monitor Tech
• Completion of a monitor technician surveillance program/course required upon hire.

Keywords: Clinical Support, Monitor Tech, Patient Observation, Patient Monitoring, Patient Care, Patient Safety, EMT, Paramedic

We 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.

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School. In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.ed Imaging Center at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is conveniently located in the heart of Virginia Beach and offers high-speed digital diagnostic equipment that provides faster and more precise results. The center provides one of the region's most advanced imaging technologies interpreted by board certified radiologists specializing in various areas of imaging.