ICU Telemetry Technician - Variable

ThedaCare • Neenah, WI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Must be 18 years of age
• 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
• Position requires compliance with department specific competencies.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED