What are the responsibilities and job description for the Monitor Telemetry Technician position at Sentara?
Sentara Health is seeking a Full-Time, Night Shift Monitor Tech for Telemetry Monitor Surveillance at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach, VA
Hours
Full Time, Night Shift, 36 hours/week
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 and completion of a monitor technician surveillance program/course (Required)
OR
High School Diploma and 1 year experience in monitor technician surveillance within the last 5 years may be accepted in substitute of a monitor tech surveillance program/course
Candidates who have not completed a monitor technician surveillance program must complete a certificate program within 90 days of hire.
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
1 year of experience in monitor technician surveillance/EKG monitoring within the last 5 years may be accepted in lieu of a monitor tech surveillance program/course
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