Monitor Technician

Sentara
paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), 403(b)
United States, Virginia, Suffolk
Jan 04, 2025
City/State Suffolk, VA Overview Work Shift Third (Nights) (United States of America) *Sentara is currently hiring a* *Monitor Technician!* This is aFull Timeposition with Day shift hoursand great benefits! Position is located in Suffolk, VA Job Requirements: High School Grad or Equivalent Preferred: EKG/Monitor Tech - 1 year 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 Arrythmia competency tool which includes passing a basic arrythmia exam. As a Monitor Tech you will observe, recognize, interpret, evaluate, and document EKG tracings on telemetry-monitored patients in order to detect deviations from patient's norm. Monitor Techs are responsible for promptly notifying appropriate personnel of dysrhythmias and operates and utilizes monitoring system to full capacity. Monitor Techs ensures proper and safe functioning of the telemetry equipment. Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B , 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks and more. Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth. Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve! Keywords: Monitor Tech, Monitor Surveillance, Cardiac Services Job Summary 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. 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. Qualifications: HS - High School Grad or Equivalent (Required) EKG/Monitor Tech Skills Sentara Healthcare 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. Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at ecfr.gov for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application. In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.