Sentara Albemarle is hiring a Monitor Tech for the Intermediate Care/Step Down Unit.
Hours/Shift: Full time, Night Shift
The 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.
Education/Experience
High School Diploma
Completion of a monitor technician surveillance program/course required upon hire
OR
Candidates who have not completed a monitor technician surveillance program must complete a certificate program within 90 days of hire. 1 year of experience in monitor technician surveillance/EKG monitoring 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.
Keywords: Talroo-Allied Health, Intermediate Care, Step Down, IMCU, SDU, Telemetry, EKG, Monitor Surveillance
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay rate for Full Time employment is:$16.08 - $24.12. Additional compensation may be available for this role such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.