Sentara Health·Virginia Beach, Virginia
The technician is responsible for observing, interpreting, and documenting EKG tracings for telemetry-monitored patients to detect deviations from norms. They must promptly notify appropriate personnel of dysrhythmias and ensure the safe functioning of monitoring equipment.
City/State: Virginia Beach, VA
Work Shift: Third (Nights)
Sentara is currently hiring a monitor technician to work at sentara virginia beach general hospital on the telemetry monitor surveillance team.
Full-time, night shift. Approximately 7pm to 7am. On-site position at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital.
Our 12-bed cardiac unit provides specialized care for patients with complex cardiovascular needs in a close-knit, team-focused environment.
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.
Certification/Licensure
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.
Experience One year of EKG/Monitor Tech experience preferred.
For more information about our employee benefits, CLICK HERE! [https://www.sentaracareers.com/explore-sentara/benefits/]
Monitor Tech, EKG Tech, Arrythmia Tech, Telemetry, Talroo-Allied Health, Telemetry Monitor Technician , #LI-CP1
.
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, located in Virginia Beach, VA, is home to the region’s only Level III Trauma Center. Our 273-bed facility has a long history of commitment to our communities of Virginia Beach, Eastern Shore, and Northeastern North Carolina, offering specialized tertiary services as well as many advanced clinical services. We are located just 15 minutes from VA Beach Town Center and just a few minutes to the Oceanfront.
As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart, vascular, neuroscience, neurosurgery, orthopedics and spine care, cancer care, advanced imaging, and behavioral health.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Requires a High School Diploma and completion of a monitor technician surveillance program or one year of relevant experience. Candidates must pass the Sentara Basic Arrhythmia competency exam to be released from orientation.
Market context
In Virginia, nursing-related roles are typically supported by steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings. These positions are competitive because employers often look for both patient-care experience and current credentials, and this role requires a high school diploma, BLS certification, and one of several entry pathways such as CNA, EMT-B, Medical Assistant graduate status, or nursing program progress. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and clinical hours before applying.