Monitor Technician

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Monitor Technician, where you will play a crucial role in patient safety by observing and interpreting EKG tracings. This full-time night shift position offers a supportive environment with excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and tuition reimbursement. Be part of a team dedicated to improving health and providing exceptional care to the community. With opportunities for career advancement and a family-friendly culture, this is a chance to grow in a rewarding healthcare career.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

401k/403B

Performance Plus Bonus

Career Advancement Opportunities

Work Perks

Qualifications

• Completion of a monitor technician surveillance program required upon hire.
• 1 year experience in monitor technician surveillance accepted as substitute.

Responsibilities

• Observes and documents EKG tracings on telemetry-monitored patients.
• Notifies personnel of dysrhythmias and ensures proper equipment functioning.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Telemetry monitoring

Patient observation

Communication skills

Education

Monitor technician surveillance program

Certificate program (if not completed)

1 year experience in monitor technician surveillance

Job description

Sentara is currently hiring a Monitor Technician in Hampton, Virginia!

This is aFull-Time, Night shift opportunity with GREAT benefits!

Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week

Shift hours: 6 pm - 7 am

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.

Qualifications:

Completion of a monitor technician surveillance program/course required upon hire.

Candidates who have not completed a monitor technician surveillance program must complete a certificate program within 90 days of hire.

Or 1 year experience in monitor technician surveillance within the last 5 years will be accepted in substitute of a monitor tech surveillance program/course.

To be released from new employee orientation all Monitor Technicians must successfully complete the Sentara Basic Arrhythmia competency tool which includes passing a basic arrhythmia exam.

Benefits:

Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks and more.

Located in Hampton, VA, Sentara Careplex Hospital provides advanced programs, specialized services, and is home to the area’s first dedicated orthopedic hospital. We focus on attention to detail to keep our patients safe.

Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.

Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!

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