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106 Martha Jefferson Hospital
Monitor Technician
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What they do
A Telemetry Technician operates EKG (electrocardiogram) equipment to monitor heart activity in a patient. Works closely with cardiologists to diagnose cardiovascular conditions and problems.
$44,736 / year median in Virginia
+7% projected growth
Job Description
City/State Charlottesville, VA Work Shift Third (Nights)
Overview:
Job Description:
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:
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. Join a team that has a Mission to improve health every day, join the Sentara Team! Our Caring Workplace Environment Our Caring Tradition of serving communities for 100+ years providing personalized care tailored to the needs of each patient Free and convenient parking Collaboration and shared governance CMS 5-Star and Magnet designated hospital Staff resiliency program and EAP Caring For Your Family and Your Career Tuition Assistance- $5,250 year Student Debt Pay Down
- $10,000 Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development Emergency Backup Care
- 10 days Paid Parental Leave
- up to 4 weeks Family Caregiver Leave
- 2 weeks Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000 .
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
- Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, located in Charlottesville, VA, is a Magnet status, 176-bed facility featuring all patient-friendly private rooms.