Telemetry Technician

Ascension; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched 403(b)

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension's Mercy Hospital in Oshkosh, WI seeks a Telemetry Monitoring Technician for the Telemetry Monitoring Unit. This part-time night role covers two 12-hour shifts per week, 7pm–7am, with weekend and holiday rotation.

You will monitor cardiac rhythms, report changes promptly to nurses and physicians, document rhythm trends, and ensure telemetry equipment and supplies are ready for patient use. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and BLS certification within 30

Qualifications

• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms across telemetry devices.
• Communicate critical changes to nurses and physicians.
• Document patient rhythms and trends accurately.
• Manage telemetry equipment and supplies to stay ready.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret continuous cardiac rhythms across telemetry devices, ensuring vigilant heart pattern observation.
• Communicate critical changes promptly to nurses and attending physicians for timely interventions.
• Document patient cardiac journeys accurately with rhythm transitions and trends.
• Manage telemetry equipment and supplies to keep devices calibrated and ready for patient use.

Skills

Vigilant monitoring

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Interdepartmental communication

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS Certification

Job description

• Schedule: Part-time nights | two 12-hour shifts per week 7pm-7am | weekend and holiday rotation

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Oshkosh, WI
• Facility: Mercy Hospital
• Department: Telemetry Monitoring Unit
• Schedule: Part-time nights | two 12-hour shifts per week 7pm-7am | weekend and holiday rotation

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Monitor and interpret continuous cardiac rhythms across telemetry devices, ensuring constant vigilance over patient heart patterns to catch subtle changes early.
• Communicate critical changes and irregular heartbeats immediately to nurses and attending physicians, serving as the vital link that enables swift, life-saving clinical interventions.
• Document patient cardiac journeys accurately and thoroughly, providing the care team with reliable, high-quality records of rhythm transitions and trends.
• Manage telemetry equipment and supply inventories diligently to ensure life-monitoring devices are always fully operational, calibrated, and ready for patient use.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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