Monitor Technician

Sentara Health • Hampton, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Health is hiring a Monitor Technician (Telemetry) in Hampton, Virginia. This is a Full-Time, Nights (3rd) shift opportunity with great benefits. 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 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.
• 1 year experience in monitor technician surveillance within the last 5 years will be accepted in substitute of a monitor tech surveillance program/course.
• Successfully complete the Sentara Basic Arrhythmia competency tool which includes passing a basic arrhythmia exam.

Responsibilities

• Observes, recognizes, interprets, evaluates, and documents EKG tracings on telemetry-monitored patients.
• Detects 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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Emergency Caregiver Leave
• Competitive Retirement Saving programs
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Paydown programs
• Student Debt Program
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• 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
• Annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED