Telemetry Technician - Full Time

Thedacare

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Neenah, Wisconsin

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Telemetry Technician is responsible for the continuous monitoring and interpretation of patients' heart rhythms from a centralized department. They must communicate findings to the care team and maintain electronic monitoring equipment.

Qualifications

You have experience with continuous electrocardiographic monitoring and interpreting cardiac rhythms. You are able to communicate effectively with care teams and collaborate with biomedical and information services to maintain equipment. A High School diploma or GED is preferred for this role.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Electrocardiographic monitoring

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Biomedical equipment maintenance

Job Description

Why ThedaCare?   

Living A Life Inspired!

Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. 

At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility.  A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.

Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness –

  • Lifestyle Engagement
    • e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support  
  • Access & Affordability
    • e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

About ThedaCare!

Summary :

The Telemetry Technician is responsible for continuous electrocardiographic monitoring, interpretation, and notification of patients’ heart rhythms.

Job Description:

Schedule:

  • Mix of 8 and 12 hour shifts between the hours of 6a-10p (schedule is out 6 weeks in advance)

  • Every 3rd weekend required

  • Holiday rotation required

Unit Details (ICU-Neenah Hospital):

ThedaCare Neenah ICU is a 14 bed, fast paced, general medical/surgical intensive care unit, with a focus on neuro (certified stroke center), and trauma (level 2 regional trauma center). Each nurse cares for 1-2 patients while delivering holistic critical care nursing to both patients and families.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Performs continuous monitoring of cardiac rhythms from a centralized telemetry department.

  • Skillfully recognizes and interprets cardiac rhythms.

  • Completes measurement and documentation per policy and department standards.

  • Effectively communicates with members of the care team regarding the rhythm interpretation.

  • Provides customer service including responding to frequent and potentially complex questions from internal and external customers in a timely, positive, and professional manner.

  • Assists in supporting daily department workflow through effective coordination, communication, and prioritization of department activities.

  • Collaborates with biomedical and information services to maintain and troubleshoot electronic monitoring equipment.

  • Performs daily inventory and cleaning of telemetry monitoring boxes.


QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School diploma or GED preferred

  • Must be 18 years of age


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of twenty-five (25) pounds without assistance

  • Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties


WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Climate controlled office setting

  • Interaction with department members and other healthcare providers

  • Frequent sitting with movement throughout office space • Use of computers throughout the work day

  • Frequent use of keyboard with repetitive motion of hands, wrists, and fingers


Position requires compliance with department specific competencies.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Scheduled FTE:

0.9

Location:

ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Neenah - Neenah,Wisconsin

Overtime Exempt:

No

Worker Shift Details:

Variable

Thedacare

Froedtert ThedaCare is an integrated health care system serving nearly half of Wisconsin’s population. Its 28,000+ team members, physicians and clinicians are transforming communities through prediction, prevention and partnerships with excellence in primary and specialty care in 20 hospitals and more than 360 outpatient locations. Together with the Medical College of Wisconsin, we form the region's only academic medical center, providing the foundation for groundbreaking medical research and excellence in education to accelerate discovery and drive innovation. The system is uniquely positioned to be the trusted partner in advancing the health of our communities.
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