Monitor Technician - Part Time Nights

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Suffolk, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Sentara Louise Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA is hiring a Monitor Technician for part-time day shifts (7A–7P). The role focuses on observing and documenting EKG tracings on telemetry patients, identifying deviations, and maintaining precise records.

Required education includes a high school diploma and completion of a monitor technician program, with options if not completed. Orientation includes basic arrhythmia competency.

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equivalent required.
• Completion of a monitor technician surveillance program/course required upon hire.
• If not completed, a certificate program must be completed within 90 days of hire.
• An alternate option is 1 year of monitor technician surveillance experience within the last 5 years.
• Sentara Basic Arrhythmia competency must be completed after new employee orientation.

Responsibilities

• Observe, recognize, interpret, evaluate and document EKG tracings on telemetry-monitored patients.
• Detect deviations from the patient’s norm and communicate findings.
• Maintain accurate documentation and participate in ongoing competency assessments.

Skills

Cardiac monitoring

EKG interpretation

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Monitor Technician surveillance program/certification

Job description

Sentara Louise Obici Hospital is now hiring a Monitor Technician. This position Observes, recognizes, interprets, evaluates, and documents EKG tracings on telemetry-monitored patients in order to detect deviations from patient's norm.

Part Time Days 7A - 7P

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent - Required

Certification/Licensure

• 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.

Experience

Any previous health care experience can be considered. Basic understanding of cardiac monitoring or EKG is strongly desired.

Keywords: telemetry monitor, cardiac monitoring, EKG, Monitor tech surveillance

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.