What are the responsibilities and job description for the Monitor Technician - Full Time Days position at Sentara Health?
Sentara Louise Obici Hospital is now hiring a Monitor Technician. This position Observes, recognizes, interprets, evaluates, and documents EKG tracings on telemetry-monitored patients in order to detect deviations from patient's norm.
Days 7A - 7P
Education
High School Grad or Equivalent - Required
Certification/Licensure
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.
Experience
Any previous health care experience can be considered. Basic understanding of cardiac monitoring or EKG is strongly desired.
Keywords: telemetry monitor, cardiac monitoring, EKG, Monitor tech surveillance