Sentara Health·Harrisonburg, Virginia
The Monitor Technician observes and interprets EKG tracings for telemetry-monitored patients. The role focuses on detecting and documenting deviations from a patient's normal cardiac rhythm.
Sentara RMH Medical Center is now hiring a part-time Monitor Technician. This position Observes, recognizes, interprets, evaluates, and documents EKG tracings on telemetry-monitored patients in order to detect deviations from patient's norm.
Two 12-hour shifts per week, rotating weekends, and rotating holidays Education High School Grad or Equivalent 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 Any previous health care experience can be considered. Basic understanding of cardiac monitoring or EKG is strongly desired. .
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Requires a high school diploma and completion of a monitor technician surveillance program or equivalent experience. Candidates must pass the Sentara Basic Arrhythmia competency exam.
Market context
Monitor Technician roles in Virginia are often tied to hospital telemetry and cardiac monitoring needs, so employers look for candidates who can quickly recognize rhythm changes and work accurately under pressure. This role is competitive because facilities often require either recent experience or completion of a surveillance program plus arrhythmia competency. Review the posted arrhythmia requirements and note that the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original description, which can save time when comparing roles.
