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Telemetry Tech

Advocate Health · Oshkosh, WI

Posted Sep 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

Behavioral

Walk me through what it's like watching multiple telemetry monitors at once for a full shift. How do you stay sharp when nothing seems to be happening for a long stretch?

whether the candidate understands the vigilance demands of the job and has real strategies against monitor fatigue

Tell me about a time you had to stay focused on a repetitive task for hours. What did you do to keep from missing something important?

self-awareness about attention and reliability during monotonous but high-stakes work

Tell me about a time you had to deliver information quickly and accurately to someone under pressure, like a nurse or doctor.

clarity and speed of communication in time-sensitive clinical settings

How do you approach learning something technical and detailed, like reading telemetry strips, in a short training window?

ability to complete the required 6 to 12 week telemetry competency and retain it long-term

This role is only one 12-hour shift a week, sometimes on varying days. What makes this schedule work for you right now?

whether the part-time, irregular schedule fits their actual availability and commitment level

Tell me about a time you had to stand your ground or speak up quickly even though you weren't the most senior person in the room.

comfort alerting an RN promptly even when it might feel like overstepping

Technical

A telemetry signal suddenly drops on one of your patients. What's going through your mind and who do you contact first?

knowledge of the difference between a real cardiac event and a technical/lead issue, and correct notification order

How would you explain what a normal heart rhythm looks like versus something abnormal, if you had to teach someone new to this?

baseline understanding of cardiac rhythm reading, even without prior certification, and ability to communicate it clearly

Situational

Say you're watching a patient's rhythm and you notice a change that looks concerning. Walk me through exactly what you'd do, step by step.

whether they know the escalation protocol and won't hesitate or freelance on clinical judgment that belongs to the RN

You're covering monitors and you get pulled aside by a nurse asking a quick question about a different patient. How do you handle that without losing track of your screens?

prioritization skills and whether they'll compromise surveillance duties under distraction

What would you do if you noticed you were running low on transmitters or lead wires halfway through your inventory check?

follow-through on routine administrative responsibilities like daily inventory

You overhear or see a patient's diagnosis while working. A family member later asks you about that patient's condition. What do you say?

understanding of HIPAA and confidentiality boundaries around sensitive medical information

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 35200 AMC Oshkosh - Telemetry Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: No Hou rs Per Week: 12 Schedule Details/Additional Information: (1) 12-hour shift each week on day shift (6am-6:30pm) on Mondays with occasional various days of the week. 2 Holidays per year Pay Range: $20.80 - $31.20 Major Responsibilities: • Responsible for maintaining constant surveillance on the telemetry monitors. • Responsible for promptly notifying the Registered Nurse with any changes in the patients heart rhythm. • Records patient's heart rhythm hourly and as changes occur. • Runs telemetry strips for the Registered Nurse based on policy and procedure. • Notifies nursing staff promptly when there is an interruption in the telemetry signal. • Provides daily inventory to maintain the correct number of transmitters and lead wires. • Handles confidential information on a regular basis, usually of a medical nature (diagnosis, etc.). Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: • None Required. Education Required: • High School Graduate. Experience Required: • No experience required. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: • Successful completion of telemetry education and competency completion within 6 - 12 weeks of hire. Must maintain competency thereafter. • Excellent written and oral communications. • Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, and twist frequently throughout the workday. • Must have functional speech, hearing and vision. • May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical and radiation hazards. • Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health  Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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