What are the responsibilities and job description for the Telemetry Monitor Technician position at Sentara Health?
Sentara is currently hiring a Monitor Technician to work at Sentara Leigh Hospital on the Telemetry Monitor Surveillance team.
Hours/Shift:
Full-time, dayshift. Approximately 7am to 7pm
Department/Position Overview:
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.
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent
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
· One year of EKG/Monitor Tech experience preferred.
Benefits
Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include:
· Medical, Dental, Vision plans
· Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Emergency Caregiver Leave
· Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Paydown programs
· 401k/403B, 401a plans
· Career Advancement Opportunities
· Work Perks
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