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Telemetry Monitor Technician Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Sentara is currently hiring a Monitor Technician to work at Sentara Leigh Hospital on the Telemetry Monitor Surveillance team. Hours/Shift: Full-time, night shift.Approximately 7pm to 7am Department ...

Sentara is currently hiring a Monitor Technician to work at Sentara Leigh Hospital on the Telemetry Monitor Surveillance team. Hours/Shift: Full-time, dayshift.Approximately 7am to 7pm Department ...

Sentara is currently hiring a Monitor Technician to work at Sentara Leigh Hospital on the Telemetry Monitor Surveillance team. Hours/Shift: Full-time, dayshift.Approximately 7am to 7pm Department ...

Sentara is currently hiring a Monitor Technician to work at Sentara Leigh Hospital on the Telemetry Monitor Surveillance team. Hours/Shift: Full-time, night shift.Approximately 7pm to 7am Department ...

Sentara is currently hiring a Monitor Technician to work at Sentara Leigh Hospital on the Telemetry Monitor Surveillance team. Hours/Shift: Full-time, dayshift.Approximately 7am to 7pm Department ...

Sentara is currently hiring a Monitor Technician to work at Sentara Leigh Hospital on the Telemetry Monitor Surveillance team. Hours/Shift: Full-time, night shift.Approximately 7pm to 7am Department ...

Sentara is currently hiring a Monitor Technician to work at Sentara Leigh Hospital on the Telemetry Monitor Surveillance team. Hours/Shift: Full-time, night shift.Approximately 7pm to 7am Department ...

Sentara is currently hiring a Monitor Technician to work at Sentara Leigh Hospital on the Telemetry Monitor Surveillance team. Hours/Shift: Full-time, dayshift.Approximately 7am to 7pm Department ...

Operates and utilizes monitoring system to full capacity. Ensures proper and safe functioning of the telemetry equipment. Education * High School Diploma and completion of a monitor technician ...

The Monitor Technician is responsible for the accurate identification of cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias for all patients on the telemetry monitoring service. He / she must demonstrate the ability ...

Telemetry Monitor Tech

Arlington, VA · On-site

$23.27 - $37.22/hr

The Monitor Technician is responsible for the accurate identification of cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias for all patients on the telemetry monitoring service. He / she must demonstrate the ability ...

Continuously observe, interpret, evaluate, and document EKG tracings on telemetry-monitored ... Completion of a monitor technician surveillance program/course is required upon hire. Candidates ...

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How much do telemetry monitor technician jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for telemetry monitor technician in Virginia is $22.10, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.16 and $24.33 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a telemetry monitor technician?

Telemetry Monitor Technicians are healthcare professionals who specialize in monitoring patients' heart rhythms and other vital signs using special electronic equipment. They work primarily in hospitals, keeping a close watch on patients' telemetry monitors to quickly detect and alert medical staff to any changes or irregularities. These technicians play a crucial role in supporting patient care, particularly for those with cardiac conditions. They often work alongside nurses and physicians to ensure prompt response to potential medical emergencies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a telemetry monitor technician?

To thrive as a Telemetry Monitor Technician, you need a solid understanding of cardiac rhythms, basic medical terminology, and usually a high school diploma with additional telemetry or EKG certification. Familiarity with telemetry monitoring systems, EKG machines, and hospital documentation software is essential. Strong attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are crucial soft skills. These competencies ensure accurate monitoring, quick response to cardiac events, and reliable support for the healthcare team in critical care settings.

What are the most common challenges faced by telemetry monitor technicians, and how can they be managed effectively?

Telemetry Monitor Technicians often encounter challenges such as managing multiple patient monitors simultaneously, quickly recognizing abnormal heart rhythms, and communicating critical information to nursing staff under time pressure. Staying organized, maintaining strong attention to detail, and continuously updating knowledge of cardiac rhythms are essential strategies for success. Many technicians find that collaborating closely with nurses and participating in ongoing training programs helps them handle high-stress situations and ensures patient safety.

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Infographic showing various Telemetry Monitor Technician job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, and 20% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $45,963 per year, or $22.1 per hour.

Telemetry Monitor Technician

Newtown, VA • On-site


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Full-time

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Posted 24 days ago


Job description

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

Third (Nights)

Overview:

Sentara is currently hiring a Monitor Technician to work at Sentara Leigh Hospital on the Telemetry Monitor Surveillance team.

Hours/Shift:

Full-time, night shift.Approximately 7pm to 7am

Department/Position Overview:

Join our telemetry monitor surveillance team onsite at Sentara Leigh Hospital. In this role, you will work with a team of 4 telemetry techs and an RN to monitor inpatients across all nursing units along with rotating shifts to the Emergency Department to monitor patients. Knowledge of reading and analyzing arrhythmias is preferred. Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT) preferred. Our staff's longevity and teamwork make this a great place to work!

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
High School Diploma 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

  • One year of EKG/Monitor Tech experience preferred.

Benefits

Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision plans
  • Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Emergency Caregiver Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Paydown programs
  • 401k/403B, 401a plans
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Work Perks

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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.

Sentara Leigh Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 274-bed acute care facility that opened in 1903 and relocated to its present site in 1977. Our hospital completed a renovation in 2016, including two new patient towers, a beautiful atrium, and a multi-story parking garage. Sentara Leigh Hospital includes a dedicated Orthopedic Hospital providing patients access to a full continuum of orthopedic care, from the preoperative phase and surgery to rehabilitation and home care services. Along with being a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, we also specialize in orthopedic and spine care, heart, vascular, maternity care, and general surgery. We are also home to the region's only 24-hour hyperbaric oxygen program that helps speed up the healing of carbon monoxide poisoning, wounds that won't heal, infections in which tissues are starved for oxygen, airborne chemical exposures, and scuba diving accidents.

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.



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