What are the responsibilities and job description for the Monitor Technician position at Marshfield Clinic Health System?
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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 Weston
Location: Weston, WI
Address: 3400 Ministry Pkwy, Weston, WI 54476, USA
Shift: 12 Hours - Varied Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 36.00
Salary Range: $17.50 - $24.00
Pay Info: This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus!
Department Details
Working in the Telemetry department can be the gateway to a meaningful, long-term career in healthcare. If you’re drawn to the field but unsure if direct patient care is the right fit, Telemetry offers a unique and rewarding alternative. Here, you play a vital role behind the scenes—monitoring, analyzing, and contributing to patient outcomes in a way that truly matters.
With a consistent schedule, you can count on a clear structure and predictable expectations, allowing you to maintain balance while growing professionally. This position's schedule is every Monday night (7p-7a) and every Thursday & Friday day (7a-7p). The role offers the best of both worlds: the independence to focus on your responsibilities, paired with meaningful collaboration as part of a supportive care team.
If you’re looking for a path that combines purpose, stability, and teamwork, Telemetry might be exactly where you belong.
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 talent@sanfordhealth.org .
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-0262216
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No
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 Weston
Location: Weston, WI
Address: 3400 Ministry Pkwy, Weston, WI 54476, USA
Shift: 12 Hours - Varied Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 36.00
Salary Range: $17.50 - $24.00
Pay Info: This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus!
Department Details
Working in the Telemetry department can be the gateway to a meaningful, long-term career in healthcare. If you’re drawn to the field but unsure if direct patient care is the right fit, Telemetry offers a unique and rewarding alternative. Here, you play a vital role behind the scenes—monitoring, analyzing, and contributing to patient outcomes in a way that truly matters.
With a consistent schedule, you can count on a clear structure and predictable expectations, allowing you to maintain balance while growing professionally. This position's schedule is every Monday night (7p-7a) and every Thursday & Friday day (7a-7p). The role offers the best of both worlds: the independence to focus on your responsibilities, paired with meaningful collaboration as part of a supportive care team.
If you’re looking for a path that combines purpose, stability, and teamwork, Telemetry might be exactly where you belong.
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 talent@sanfordhealth.org .
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-0262216
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No
Salary : $18 - $24