Monitor Terchnician

Sentara Health; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Healthcare Inc seeks a Monitor Tech to observe and interpret EKG tracings for telemetry patients, document findings, and alert staff to dysrhythmias. The role requires operating monitoring equipment and ensuring safe functioning of telemetry systems. A completion of a surveillance program may be required at hire.

Full-time, days shift with standard hospital telemetry coverage. HS diploma or equivalent is required, along with EKG/Monitor Tech certification upon hire.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• EKG/Monitor Tech certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Observe, interpret, evaluate and document EKG tracings for telemetry patients.
• Notify appropriate personnel of any dysrhythmias promptly.
• Operate telemetry monitoring system to its full capacity and ensure equipment safety.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Telemetry monitoring

Dysrhythmia detection

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Full-Time, Days 7a-7p

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.

Hours/Shift: Full-Time, Days

Education

• HS Diploma or Equivalent

Certification/Licensure

• EKG/Monitor Tech

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

Keywords: Clinical Support, Monitor Tech, Patient Observation, Patient Monitoring, Patient Care, Patient Safety, EMT, Paramedic