Critical Care Technician | Intensive Care Unit | Every Weekend (WEO)

Gundersen Health System; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Life Ins

HSA/FSA

401k match

PTO

Job summary

Gundersen Health System in Wisconsin is seeking a part‑time Critical Care Technician for our 20‑bed ICU. You will assist with patient care for critically ill adults, transport patients, set up rooms, monitor telemetry, and support procedures under supervision. Weekend 12‑hour shifts are included.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma and 6 months health care experience with direct patient care; relevant Wisconsin licensure (CNA/CST/LPN/EMT variants) and BLS are expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, with verification at hire.
• 6 months health care experience with direct patient care.
• Wisconsin CNA/CST/LPN, EMT‑B/NREMT/EMT‑P or CCEMT‑P licensure as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Care for critically ill, high‑acuity ICU patients under RN/MD/PA/NP supervision.
• Assist with patient transports, room setup, and central line procedures.
• Support telemetry monitoring and specimen collection as directed.

Skills

Critical Care

Telemetry monitoring

Patient transports

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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, Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Emplify Health by Gundersen 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.A.s, 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) Every Weekend (Fri, Sat, Sun), 12‑hour day/night rotating shifts (6:30a - 7p, 6:30p - 7a) Starting pay of $19.05 per hour and up, based on your years of experience, as well as generous shift/weekend/holiday differentials WEO option pays 1.33333 times base rate of pay

What You’ll Need:

Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalency. Primary source verification or a copy of the applicant's/employee's diploma and/or transcript for the specific degree listed as confirmation of the education requirement must be provided at time of hire 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:

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.

• Medical
• Dental
• Life Ins
• HSA/FSA
• 401k match
• annual discretionary base contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need
• Wellness program with incentives
• Employer-paid life insurance
• AD'D
• Optional short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Identity theft protection
• Pet insurance
• Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program
• Discount program
• and more!

About Us:

Emplify Health by Gundersen 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. Our mission is simple yet profound: Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. We deliver Love + Medicine every day to change lives in our communities and enrich the lives of our employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Equal Opportunity Employer Around here, loving your job is part of the job. Join our mission in changing healthcare while finding a career you'll love! Gundersen Health System offers a proud, local history spanning more than 100 years. Our personalized patient care model is only the beginning of what you will experience as we foster population health transformation and innovation to serve our communities and you. We've made it a priority to enrich the lives of our employees as they find a career they love. Using each employee’s unique talents and passions, Gundersen is committed to delivering exceptional patient and family‑centered care to the communities we serve.

What You Can Expect:

Empowerment to shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth Culture that encourages self‑care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well‑being as a valuable team member Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses 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 is who we are.

Select Remote/Hybrid Eligible under More search to see our remote‑eligible openings. A rewarding career and an excellent quality of life awaits you. Learn more about our excellence in patient care, education, research, culture, and something we call Love + Medicine at www.gundersenhealth.org/careers/life.