Monitor Tech- All Shifts

Job description

City/State Norfolk, VA Work Shift: Multiple shifts available Overview: Sentara Norfolk General is hiring a Monitor Techs Days and Night shifts available: Job Requirements: - Required: High School Grad or Equivalent - Preferred: EKG/Monitor Tech- 1 year experience - 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 Arrythmia competency tool which includes passing a basic arrythmia exam. 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. Sentara Benefits:...