Telemetry Technician

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 :

UNIT DETAILS (ICU- Appleton Hospital):

Appleton ICU is a 22 bed, fast paced, general medical/surgical/cardiac Intensive Care Unit. Each nurse cares for 1-2 patients while delivering holistic primary care nursing to both the patients and families.

Job Description:

SCHEDULE:

* DAY Shift (7a-7p)


* Every 3rd weekend requirement


* 2-3 holidays per year



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

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

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

2. Skillfully recognizes and interprets cardiac rhythms.

3. Completes measurement and documentation per policy and department standards.

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

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

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

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

8. 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

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Scheduled FTE:

0.9

Location:

ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton - Appleton,Wisconsin

Overtime Exempt:

No