Monitor Surveillance Technician

Sentara is hiring Monitor Surveillance Technician at Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Shift: Third/Night Shift

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.

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.

Education

• HSD/GED Degree REQUIRED

Certification/Licensure

• Completion of a monitor technician surveillance program/course required upon hire STRONGY PRERRED

Experience

• Prior Monitor Technician experience preferred
• 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.

KEYWORDS: Talroo – Allied Health. Monitor Tech. Monitor Technician.