Telemetry Monitor Technician - Day Shift (Full-Time)

Sentara Health; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; 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

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 Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School. In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.ed Imaging Center at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is conveniently located in the heart of Virginia Beach and offers high-speed digital diagnostic equipment that provides faster and more precise results. The center provides one of the region's most advanced imaging technologies interpreted by board certified radiologists specializing in various areas of imaging.