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Sentara

Telemetry Monitor Technician

Sentara, Virginia Beach, Virginia, us, 23450


City/StateNorfolk, VA

OverviewWork ShiftFirst (Days) (United States of America) Sentara Leigh Hospital Telemetry Monitor Surveillance Unit is currently hiring a Full-time, Day Shift

Telemetry Monitor

Technician!

Hours/Shift:

Full-time (36 hours), Day shiftFacility Highlights:

Click here to learn more about Sentara Leigh hospital!Position Overview:

As a

Monitor Technician

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 operate and utilize monitoring systems to full capacity. Monitor Techs ensure proper and safe functioning of the telemetry equipment.Job Requirements :High School Grad or EquivalentCompletion 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.Preferred:1 year Monitor Technician ExperienceSentara Benefits :Sentara employees strive to make our communities healthier places to live. We're setting the standard for medical excellence within a vibrant, creative, and highly productive workplace. For more information about our employee benefits, https://www.sentaracareers.com/explore-sentara/benefits/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, EKG Tech, Arrythmia Tech, TelemetryJob SummaryObserves, 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

SkillsSentara 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.

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