Telemetry Technician

Sanford Health • Marshfield, WI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Telemetry Technician is responsible for the continuous monitoring, interpretation, communication and documentation of cardiac rhythms, rhythm components and telemetry indicators for multiple patients. The individual will view multiple patients’ electrocardiographic displays to monitor noninvasive cardiac activity of patients and notify appropriate healthcare personnel on variances in the electrocardiographic pattern. These monitoring requirements will apply to Marshfield Medical Center patients at remote facilities across the system. The Telemetry Technician is responsible for collaboration with clinical staff in order to establish appropriate communication with each site. The Telemetry Technician will be responsible for troubleshooting routine technical concerns with equipment and notifying biomedical equipment individuals for non-basic repairs.

Requirements

• Successful completion of the Electrocardiogram (ECG) course within three months of hire or a score of 85% or greater on the ECG challenge exam.
• Department-specific certifications, licenses, or memberships may be required (varies by department/location).
• Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or First Responder courses.
• One year experience as a Telemetry/Monitor Technician.
• One year experience with direct patient care.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.
• Completion of a Monitor Technician certification.

Responsibilities

• Continuous monitoring, interpretation, communication and documentation of cardiac rhythms, rhythm components and telemetry indicators for multiple patients.
• View multiple patients’ electrocardiographic displays to monitor noninvasive cardiac activity of patients and notify appropriate healthcare personnel on variances in the electrocardiographic pattern.
• Collaboration with clinical staff in order to establish appropriate communication with each site.
• Troubleshooting routine technical concerns with equipment and notifying biomedical equipment individuals for non-basic repairs.

Benefits

• This position may be eligible for a Sign On Bonus!
• Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees