About this role
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
Summary :
The Telemetry Technician is responsible for continuous electrocardiographic monitoring, interpretation, and notification of patients’ heart rhythms.Job Description:
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:
4Scheduled FTE:
0.1Location:
ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton - Appleton,WisconsinOvertime Exempt:
NoWorker Shift Details:
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About Thedacare
For nearly 115 years, ThedaCare® has been improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves in northeast and central Wisconsin. The organization delivers care to more than 650,000 residents in 17 counties, and employs approximately 7,000 providers and team members at 180 points of care, including nine hospitals. As an organization committed to being a leader in Population Health, team members are dedicated to empowering people to live their unique, best lives.
In 2024, ThedaCare and Froedtert Health combined to form one system to strengthen local health care and provide high-quality services for treatment and prevention in a coordinated manner.
What you'll do
- The Telemetry Technician is responsible for continuous electrocardiographic monitoring and interpretation of patients’ heart rhythms. They communicate effectively with the care team and assist in maintaining department workflow.
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