Monitor Technician EVE8 Danbury Hospital

*Description* At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what's possible for you and your career. Danbury Hospital, a 456-bed acute care hospital, has been providing award-winning, personalized patient care to the people of Western Connecticut for 140 years. Our specialty areas of excellence include a Level III NICU, a certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, and compassionate psychiatric care, including a partial-hospitalization program. Our accolades include the following:

• The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
• U.S. News & World Report - High performance in heart failure treatment
• Healthgrades - One of America's 50 Best Hospitals
• Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence
• Joint Commission - Gold seal of approval in spine surgery

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