ED Technician — Fast-Paced Trauma Center

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority in; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Health's University Hospital in Madison seeks an Emergency Department (ED) Technician to deliver compassionate patient care in a fast-paced Level 1 Trauma Center. You will be among the first contacts for patients, assisting with blood draws, IVs, catheters, and communication with the care team.

Shifts are 8 or 12 hours, 7:00 am–7:00 pm, with every-other-weekend rotation. Ideal candidates have EMT-Basic certification and ED or EMS experience; AEMT/Paramedic training is preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of EMT-Basic required.
• AEMT or Paramedic program preferred.
• Relevant experience in Emergency Departments, hospitals, or EMS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to patients in the Emergency Room.
• Assist with taking blood samples and starting IVs and catheters.
• Utilize state-of-the-art equipment.
• Communicate with providers, nurses, patients, families, and other caregivers regarding care.
• Record information in the Electronic Medical Record.
• Respond to pages/codes and assist as directed.
• Observe behavior health concerns.

Education

EMT-Basic certification

AEMT/Paramedic program

Job description

UW Health's University Hospital in Madison seeks an Emergency Department (ED) Technician to deliver compassionate patient care in a fast-paced Level 1 Trauma Center. You will be among the first contacts for patients, assisting with blood draws, IVs, catheters, and communication with the care team.

Shifts are 8 or 12 hours, 7:00 am–7:00 pm, with every-other-weekend rotation. Ideal candidates have EMT-Basic certification and ED or EMS experience; AEMT/Paramedic training is preferred.