Telemetry Technician - Marshfield Medical Center - FT

Good Samaritan Society; Marshfield (WI); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Time off

Job summary

Sanford Health in Marshfield, WI, is seeking a Telemetry Monitor Technician to support patient care across departments. You will monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs, interpret alarms, and communicate critical findings to nursing staff to ensure timely responses.

The role requires attention to detail and the ability to stay focused in a fast-paced environment while maintaining patient safety and quality care with the support of a collaborative healthcare team.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED is required.
• Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment/supplies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret patient heart rhythms and vital signs, following set alarm parameters.
• Identify significant changes in patient conditions and communicate critical findings to nursing and medical staff.
• Provide support by following algorithms and communicating as needed during alarms.
• Assist with basic charting, coordinating with departments for ordered tests, and stocking supplies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Ability to work in fast-paced

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Facility: Marsh Med Ctr
Location: Marshfield, WI
Address: 611 N St Joseph Ave, Marshfield, WI 54449, USA
Shift: Varies
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 36.00
Salary Range: $17.50 - $24.00
Pay Info: $1500 Sign On Bonus

Department Details

The Telemetry Department plays a vital role in supporting patient care across three hospitals, including our tertiary care center in Marshfield. As a Telemetry Monitor Technician, you will serve as the eyes and ears of the healthcare team, continuously monitoring and analyzing cardiac rhythms and other physiological data using advanced telemetry technology. In this role, you will identify significant changes in patient conditions, respond to alarm parameters, and promptly communicate critical findings to nursing and medical staff, including during emergency situations. Success requires strong attention to detail, critical thinking skills, and the ability to remain focused in a fast-paced environment where timely communication can directly impact patient outcomes.

Telemetry Monitor Technicians collaborate closely with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals while maintaining a high degree of independence in their daily responsibilities. Your expertise and vigilance play an essential role in promoting patient safety and delivering high-quality care across the organization. For those interested in beginning or advancing a healthcare career, Telemetry offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference without providing direct patient care. We provide the training, tools, and support needed to succeed in a rewarding, team-oriented environment where every shift contributes to exceptional patient care and improved outcomes.

Job Summary

The Monitor Tech provides support services. Some duties include: basic computer keyboarding skills, tearing down and assembling patient charts as appropriate, calling other departments to inform them of ordered tests and procedures as needed, and stocking supplies. In addition, the monitor tech will be responsible in monitoring and interpreting patient heart rhythms and vital signs as well as following set algorithm parameters that may raise alarms. Ability to interpret alarms and follow through with appropriate communication as needed.

Depending on location, the monitor tech may also be providing continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients. Summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance. Follows set algorithms, interprets alarming events, and follows through with appropriate communication as needed.

Qualifications

High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) is required.

Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment/supplies preferred.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0275412
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No