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.

Veterinary Technician - Animal Medical Clinic

Churchland Animal Clinic

Portsmouth, VA 23703

Clinical Lab Scientist

Childrens Hospital of the Kings Daughter

Norfolk, VA 23507

Certification as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist in all disciplines by the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP)
CPR Training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire for designated job roles
Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or equivalent
Six to twelve months of laboratory training/job experience necessary in order to become familiar with a variety of laboratory testing procedures
Ability to resolve technical problems using standard guides and procedures
Analytical skills necessary in order to perform and interpret routine tests and recognize abnormal/critical test results
Must be able to determine the appropriate course of action for abnormal, atypical or critical test results
Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate effectively with physicians, nursing personnel and other clinicians relative to patient testing and information gathering
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and other Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) software preferred