What are the responsibilities and job description for the Monitor Technician position at Sentara?
Sentara is currently hiring a Monitor Technician in Hampton, Virginia
This is a Full-Time, Day shift opportunity with GREAT benefits!!!
Located in Hampton, VA, Sentara Careplex Hospital provides advanced programs, and specialized services, and is home to the area’s first dedicated orthopedic hospital. We focus on attention to detail to keep our patients safe.
The Monitor Technician observes, recognizes, interprets, evaluates, and documents EKG tracings on telemetry-monitored patients in order to detect deviations from the 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.
Qualifications:
- High School Grad or Equivalent
- Preferred: 1 year experience as an EKG/Monitor Tech
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 of 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.
Benefits:
Sentara offers an attractive array of full benefits, including Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Retirement Savings plans, career advancement opportunities, work perks, and more.
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For more information about our employee benefits, click here - Benefits - Sentara (sentaracareers.com)
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!
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Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000
