Critical Care Technician | Intensive Care Unit

Gundersen Health System; La Crosse (WI); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin is looking for a Part-time Critical Care Technician to assist in caring for critically ill patients. The role involves monitoring patients, transporting them, and assisting healthcare providers in technical procedures.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, at least six months in patient care, and relevant certifications. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months of health-care service experience with direct patient care.
• Valid Wisconsin license or certification as a CN, CST, LPN, EMT-B, EMT-P, or CCEMT-P.
• Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Assist with care of critically ill, high-acuity patients.
• Transport and transfer patients within the unit.
• Monitor patients using centralized telemetry systems.
• Collect lab specimens for diagnostic testing.
• Assist providers with technical procedures.

Skills

Health care service experience

Patient care

Basic Life Support certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Telemetry systems

Job description

Job Title

Part‑time Critical Care Technician

Location & Hours

Scheduled weekly hours: 30 (60 hours biweekly). 12‑hour rotating shifts 6:30am – 6:30pm and 6:30pm – 6:30am, every third weekend and holiday.

Compensation

Starting hourly rate $18.63 plus shift, weekend and holiday differentials. Compensation based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide and assist with the care of critically ill, high‑acuity patients in a 20‑bed LevelII Trauma Intensive Care/Critical Care Unit.
• Transport and transfer patients within the unit.
• Set up patient rooms and prepare equipment.
• Monitor patients using centralized telemetry systems.
• Collect lab specimens for diagnostic testing.
• Assist providers with technical procedures such as central line insertion under physician direction.
• Perform other duties assigned by an RN, MD, PA or NP in Critical Care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum six months of health‑care service experience with direct patient care.
• Valid Wisconsin license or certification as a CN, CST, LPN, EMT‑B, EMT‑P, or Certified Critical Care Paramedic (CCEMT‑P).
• Current Infant‑Adult Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate with shift, weekend, and holiday differentials.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, HSA/FSA.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and discretionary contribution.
• Paid time off (PTO) that combines vacation, sick, and personal days.
• Additional benefits: wellness program, disability coverage, employee assistance program, pet insurance, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.