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Sentara Health
Monitor Technician/EKG Tech
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What they do
An EKG Technician assists with specialized tests using an electrocardiogram machine, to monitor the performance of a patient's heart. Works under the direction of a physician or specialist. Explains test procedures to patients, sets up and runs equipment and monitors readings. Provides reports and readings from the test to a physician for analysis.
$75,122 / year median in Virginia
+18% projected growth
Job Description
AI Summary & Insights Summary Insights Monitor Technician/EKG Tech The insights provided are generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Please independently verify any critical information before relying on it. Monitor Technician/EKG Tech The insights provided are generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Please independently verify any critical information before relying on it. Description City/State Charlottesville, VA Work Shift Multiple shifts available
Overview:
Sentara Martha Jefferson is hiring Monitor Technicians in Charlottesville, VA!Schedules available:
PRN/Flexi Nights PRN/Flexi Days Full Time Night Shift The Monitor Technician o bserves, 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. This position will rotate between all areas of the hospital with cardiac monitoring patients with the exception of the LDRP and Emergency Departments. The Telemetry/Stroke team at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital provides care for patients with cardiac conditions including heart failure, cardiac rhythm disturbances, newly implanted permanent pacemakers and defibrillators, post- coronary interventions, post-ablation, myocardial infarctions. Each Monitor Technician can expect an average of 20-36 patients per shift. Sentara Martha Jefferson has under a 12.6% RN Turnover rate Patient Satisfaction scores are highest in the system at Martha Jefferson Sentara Martha Jefferson Foundation education assistance program up to $32,500 Free Parking at Sentara Martha Jefferson Education High School Graduate or Equivalent required. Completion of a monitor technician surveillance program/course required. 1 year experience in monitor technician surveillance within the last 5 years will be accepted in substitute of a monitor tech surveillance program/course. Certification/Licensure Successfully complete the Sentara Basic Arrhythmia competency tool which includes passing a basic arrhythmia exam. Experience 1 year of experience as a Monitor Tech preferred Experience in acute care setting preferred. EKG experience preferred #Talroo-Allied Health Keyword:
EKG, Monitor Tech, Telemetry tech, Telemetry, arrhythmia .Benefits:
Caring For Your Family and Your Career- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
- Life Insurance
- 401k/403B with Employer Match
- Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus ifestablished system and employee eligibility criteria is met.