Monitor Telemetry Technician

Sentara Health Plans; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Sentara Health Plans is looking for a full-time Monitor Telemetry Technician at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach, VA. The technician will be responsible for monitoring EKG tracings of telemetry-monitored patients, ensuring prompt notifications of any abnormalities.

Candidates must have at least a high school diploma and completion of a monitor technician program, or equivalent experience. The position offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision plans, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Valid High School Diploma required.
• Completion of a monitor technician surveillance program or equivalent experience.
• Must complete a certificate program within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Observes and documents EKG tracings on telemetry-monitored patients.
• Notifies personnel of any dysrhythmias.
• Operates telemetry equipment safely and effectively.

Skills

EKG monitoring

Telemetry surveillance

Patient observation

Education

High School Diploma

Completion of monitor technician program

Job description

## Monitor Telemetry TechnicianApplyremote type: On-Sitelocations: Sentara Princess Anne Hospitaltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-100779**City/State**Virginia Beach, VA**Work Shift**First (Days)**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****Hours*** Full Time, Day Shift, 36 hours/week**Overview**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.**Education*** High School Diploma and completion of a monitor technician surveillance program/course (Required)OR* High School Diploma and 1 year experience in monitor technician surveillance within the last 5 years may be accepted in substitute of a monitor tech surveillance program/course* Candidates who have not completed a monitor technician surveillance program must complete a certificate program within 90 days of hire.* 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*** 1 year of experience in monitor technician surveillance/EKG monitoring within the last 5 years may be accepted in lieu of a monitor tech surveillance program/courseKeywords: Talroo-Allied Health, Monster, Telemetry, EKG, Monitor Surveillance.**Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career**• 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• 401k/403B 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• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met**Sentara Princess Anne Hospital** is a 174-bed acute care hospital that provides quality clinical outcomes, experienced physicians, advanced technology, and a patient-centered approach to care in southern Virginia Beach, as well as neighboring Chesapeake and Northeastern North Carolina communities.As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine care, heart, vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological, comprehensive breast care services, and family maternity with a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit. Our facility also is home to Virginia’s only Ornish Lifestyle Medicine program.**Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer** and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.