Monitor Telemetry Technician

Sentara Health; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Adoption & Fertility Reimbursement

PTO & Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Emergency Backup Care

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan Match

Tuition Assistance

Student Debt Pay Down

Certification Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Legal Resources

Job summary

Sentara Health is seeking a Full‑Time Monitor Tech for Telemetry Surveillance at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach, VA. The role is day shift, 36 hours per week.

The Monitor Tech will observe and interpret EKG tracings, promptly notify dysrhythmias, and ensure telemetry systems and equipment operate safely. Requires a high school diploma and completion of Sentara's surveillance program, or equivalent experience and certification within 90 days.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and completion of a monitor technician surveillance program/course (required).
• Alternatively, high school diploma and 1 year of experience in monitor technician surveillance within the last 5 years may be accepted in lieu of a program/course.
• Candidates without a program must complete a certificate program within 90 days of hire.
• All Monitor Technicians must successfully complete the Sentara Basic Arrhythmia competency tool which includes passing a basic arrhythmia exam before release from orientation.

Responsibilities

• Observes, recognizes, interprets, evaluates, and documents EKG tracings on telemetry‑monitored patients to detect deviations from patient’s norm.
• Promptly notifies appropriate personnel of dysrhythmias.
• Operates and utilizes monitoring system to the full capacity.
• Ensures proper and safe functioning of the telemetry equipment.

Skills

EKG Monitoring

Telemetry Surveillance

Documentation

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Monitor Technician Program/Course

Job description

Overview

Sentara Health is seeking a Full‑Time, day shift Monitor Tech for Telemetry Monitor Surveillance at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach, VA. The role is full time, day shift, 36 hours per week.

Location

Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Responsibilities

Observes, recognizes, interprets, evaluates, and documents EKG tracings on telemetry‑monitored patients to detect deviations from patient’s norm. Promptly notifies appropriate personnel of dysrhythmias. Operates and utilizes monitoring system to the full capacity. Ensures proper and safe functioning of the telemetry equipment.

Education

• High school diploma and completion of a monitor technician surveillance program/course (required).
• Alternatively, high school diploma and 1 year of experience in monitor technician surveillance within the last 5 years may be accepted in lieu of a program/course.
• Candidates without a program must complete a certificate program within 90 days of hire.
• All Monitor Technicians must successfully complete the Sentara Basic Arrhythmia competency tool which includes passing a basic arrhythmia exam before release from orientation.

Experience

• 1 year of experience in monitor technician surveillance/EKG monitoring within the last 5 years may be accepted in lieu of a program/course.

Benefits

• 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
• 401(k)/403(b) with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Discretionary bonus opportunity if eligibility criteria are met

Equal Opportunity

Sentara Health is an equal‑opportunity employer.

Remote Work

Positions may be available for remote work 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.