ICU Telemetry Technician - Variable

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: 8- hour variable shifts (6a-2p / 2p-10p) Must be able to work both shifts as they will rotate Every other 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). 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: 24 Scheduled FTE: 0.6 Location: ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Neenah - Neenah,Wisconsin Overtime Exempt: No Worker Shift Details: Variable