Monitor Technician

City/State

Woodbridge, VA

Overview

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Sentara is currently hiring a Monitor Technician. This is a Flexi position with rotating shift hours 

Position is located in Woodbridge, VA. 

Job Requirements:

High School Grad or Equivalent

Preferred:

• EKG/Monitor Tech - 1 year
• 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.
• 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.

A Monitor Tech 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.

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Job Summary

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.

Qualifications:

HS - High School Grad or Equivalent (Required)

EKG/Monitor Tech

Skills

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