Telemetry Monitor Technician

101 Sentara Hospitals; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

401k/403b

Career Advancement Opportunities

Work Perks

Annual bonus eligibility

Job summary

Sentara Health in Norfolk, VA is hiring a Monitor Technician to join the Telemetry Monitor Surveillance team at Sentara Leigh Hospital. This full-time night shift (approximately 7pm–7am) includes self-scheduling and on-site work with a team of four telemetry techs and an RN to monitor inpatients across units.

The role requires the ability to read and analyze arrhythmias; CRAT certification is preferred. You will observe, interpret, and document EKG tracings, promptly notifying staff of

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Completion of a monitor technician surveillance program is required upon hire
• If not completed, a certificate must be obtained within 90 days of hire or equivalent recent experience will be accepted

Responsibilities

• Observe, recognize, interpret, evaluate and document EKG tracings for telemetry patients
• Detect dysrhythmias and promptly notify appropriate staff
• Operate and ensure safe functioning of the telemetry monitoring system

Skills

EKG/Monitor experience

Telemetry monitoring

Rhythm analysis

CRAT preferred

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Monitor technician program completion

90-day competency completion

Job description

Location

City/State Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

Third (Nights)

Overview

Sentara is currently hiring a Monitor Technician to work at Sentara Leigh Hospital on the Telemetry Monitor Surveillance team. Hours/Shift: Full-time, night shift approximately 7pm to 7am. We offer you self-scheduling! Department/Position Overview: Join our telemetry monitor surveillance team onsite at Sentara Leigh Hospital. In this role, you will work with a team of 4 telemetry techs and an RN to monitor inpatients across all nursing units along with rotating shifts to the Emergency Department to monitor patients. Knowledge of reading and analyzing arrhythmias is preferred. Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT) preferred. Our staff’s longevity and teamwork make this a great place to work! 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 or Equivalent 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

• One year of EKG/Monitor Tech experience preferred.

Benefits

Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Emergency Caregiver Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Paydown programs
• 401k/403B, 401a plans
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Work Perks

Benefits

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
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Compensation

Sentara provides 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.

Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Remote Work Eligibility

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates 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.

Company Overview

Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not‑for‑profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara "Employer of Choice" for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!

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