Monitor Technician-Night Shift

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Suffolk, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA is seeking a Monitor Technician to observe and document EKG tracings on telemetry-monitored patients, promptly notifying staff of any dysrhythmias. The role requires completion of a monitor technician surveillance program or related certificate within 90 days, with optional credit for recent experience.

Sentara provides a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Completion of a monitor technician surveillance program or certificate within 90 days of hire.
• If not completed, must complete a certificate program within 90 days of hire.
• New employees must pass Sentara Basic Arrhythmia competency tool.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

EKG monitoring

Telemetry

Cardiac

Attention to detail

Education

Monitor technician surveillance program

Certificate program within 90 days

1 year surveillance experience

Job description

The Monitor Technician 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.

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.

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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 Obici Hospital, a 175-bed state-of-the-art facility, is located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA. Our full-service hospital continues a legacy of providing residents of Western Tidewater with high-quality, patient-centered care. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine, heart and vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological and comprehensive breast services, behavioral health, maternity, weight loss surgery, and a heartburn treatment center.