Emergency Department Technician (EMT) - Mid-Shift

gundersenhealth; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Shift differentials

Medical, Dental, Life Insurance

401k match

PTO

Tuition Investment Program

Job summary

Emplify Health by Gundersen in Wisconsin is seeking a part-time Emergency Department Technician/EMT to join our Emergency Services team, providing high-quality patient care. This role supports a busy Level II Trauma Center with 12-hour shifts and rotating weekends/holidays.

Starting pay is $19.05 per hour and up, with generous shift and weekend differentials. Prior EMS experience and current EMT-B/NREMT and BLS certifications are preferred to join a dedicated, professional team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• NREMT or EMT-B required.
• Current Infant-Adult BLS for Health Care Providers.
• Prior emergency or pre-hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in the Emergency Department as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Assist RNs and Providers in routine and emergent patient care.
• Support trauma and critical care workflows in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

EMT-B

NREMT Certification

BLS Certification

Emergency care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

NREMT-B or EMT-B certification

Infant-Adult BLS for Health Care Providers

Job description

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24

Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking a part-time Emergency Department Technician/EMT to join our highly committed and dynamic Emergency Services team as we provide excellent quality care to over 68,000 patients of all ages annually.

What You'll Do

As an Emergency Department Technician/EMT you play a direct role in saving the lives of our patients each day by serving our patients in a safe environment promoting long-term recovery. In this department, Emergency Department Technicians are expected to perform with a high degree of clinical and professional aptitude while helping deliver patient care as part of a professional multidisciplinary team of Providers, RNs, Paramedics, Emergency Department Technicians, Respiratory Therapists, Health Unit Coordinators, and Social Workers.

Emergency Services, a Level II ACS-verified Trauma Center, is a high-energy, patient-centered environment consisting of 45 total patient exam rooms including ten Urgent Care rooms, five resuscitation/trauma/critical care rooms, and three dedicated Behavioral Health rooms that serve every patient population from infancy to the elderly. Patients have 24-hour access to laboratory, X-ray, and surgical services. We are also a Stroke Center with 24/7 neuro-interventional capabilities and a Chest Pain Center with 24/7 interventional cardiac catheterization lab capabilities. Emergency Services, a 2023 Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award recipient, is recognized and acknowledged for excellence throughout the department through metrics and patient experience that is difficult to find anywhere else in the nation.

What's Available

• Part-time, 48 hours biweekly (0.6 FTE). Will orientate/train as close to full-time as possible including on day shift
• 12-hour mid shifts (12p-12a) with every third weekend/holiday rotation
• Starting pay of $19.05 per hour and up, based on your years of experience, with generous shift/weekend/holiday differentials

What You'll Need

• High School Diploma or equivalency
• National Registry Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (NREMT) or Wisconsin Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B)
• Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers
• Prior work experience in an emergency or pre-hospital setting is strongly preferred

What You'll Get

• Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States
• A highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with 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, working Supervisors (who are readily available and understand the bedside), Professional Development Nurse, and Quality Improvement Specialist Nurse
• A team-oriented department focused on teaching, which is guaranteed to expand critical thinking skills and clinical skillset
• Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, and Career Development Center
• 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
• 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
• 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!

About Us

Emplify Health by Gundersen is a physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system that includes a teaching hospital; community clinics; affiliate hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. We serve more than 500,000 residents throughout 19 counties throughout western Wisconsin, northeastern Iowa, and southeaste