Critical Care Technician | Intensive Care Unit

Gundersen Health System; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Critical Care Technician in a fast-paced ICU environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide essential care to high-acuity patients, including those recovering from major surgeries and traumas. You will work alongside a dedicated team, ensuring that every patient receives the highest level of care. With a competitive hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, this position not only supports your professional growth but also values your contributions. If you’re passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401k match

Tuition Investment Program

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Pet insurance

Recognition and rewards program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience in health care service with direct patient care.
• Wisconsin Registered Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for critically ill patients in the ICU.
• Assist with patient transports and lab specimen collection.

Skills

Patient Care

Telemetry Monitoring

Lab Specimen Collection

Critical Care Procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you're looking for a job to love, apply today.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Gundersen Health System is looking for a healthcare professional to join our ICU team as a part time Critical Care Technician. This is a great opportunity to build your skillset and knowledge! C.N.As, CSTs, LPNs, EMTs, and Paramedics are encouraged to apply.

What You'll Do:

Utilize your healthcare expertise as you provide LOVE + MEDICINE for a broad range of critical patients in our 20-bed Intensive Care Unit. Our Level II Trauma Intensive Care/Critical Care Unit is a fast-paced, 20-bed unit that provides patient- and family-centered care for a variety of high-acuity patients including post-cardiothoracic surgery, neurovascular interventions, ventilated patients, traumas, continuous renal replacement therapy, post-cardiac arrest care, and more. As a Critical Care Technician you are responsible for providing and assisting with the care of critically ill, high acuity patients, including patient transports and transfers, patient room setup, centralized telemetry monitoring, collection of lab specimens for diagnostic testing, a variety of technical procedures with physician direction including assisting providers during central line insertion, and other assigned duties under the direction of an RN, MD, PA or NP in Critical Care.

What's Available:

• Fulltime - 72 hours biweekly (0.9 FTE)

• 12-hour day/night rotating shifts (6:30am - 6:30pm, 6:30pm - 6:30am), every 3rd weekend and holiday

• Starting pay of $18.31/hour and up, based on your years of experience, as well as generous shift/weekend/holiday differentials

What You'll Need:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalency

• 6 months experience in health care service with direct patient care

• Wisconsin Registered Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensed to practice in the state of Wisconsin or

• Wisconsin Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B) or

• National Registry Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (NREMT) or

• Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic - Wisconsin (EMT-P) or

• National Registry Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (NREMT-P) or

• Critical Care Paramedic Endorsement (CCEMT-P)

• Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs: American Heart Association or American Red Cross

What You'll Get:

• Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States

• A work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated

• Departmental leadership that supports you as you do your best work including a Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL), Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor, Critical Care RN Communicators, Professional Development Nurse, and Quality Improvement Specialist Nurse

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy an attractive hourly rate, based on your years of experience, as well as generous shift differentials, ensuring your skills and dedication are valued and rewarded

• A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member

• Substantial retirement contribution including 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution

• Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, and the Career Development Center

• Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more!

We're healthcare for neighbors, by neighbors. Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it Love + Medicine and it's more than our practice. It's who we are. Join our mission in changing healthcare as a Critical Care Technician.

About Gundersen Health System:

Gundersen Health System is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa, serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 19 counties annually. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; affiliate hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating.

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact [e-mail] or call 608-775-0267

We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values - belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility - our pillars set our foundation and our future.

Equal Opportunity Employer