Emergency Technician - Emergency Medicine

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading hospital in Wisconsin as an Emergency Department Technician. You will provide compassionate care in a fast-paced environment, assisting with patient treatment, blood samples, and IVs. This part-time role requires EMT-Basic certification and offers a chance to make a difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• Provide compassionate care to patients in the Emergency Department.
• Assist with taking blood samples and getting IVs started.
• Utilize state-of-the-art equipment.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with providers, nurses, and patients regarding care.
• Record information in the Electronic Medical Record.
• Respond to pages/codes and assist as directed.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Communication

Education

EMT-Basic

AEMT or Paramedic program

Job description

Work Schedule:

Part-time, 80% FTE, Evening shift. Working 8 and 12 hour shifts, B weekend. Shifts scheduled between the hours of 11:00 am - 11:30 pm. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Be part of something remarkable

Bring your EMT experience to a fast-paced Level 1 Trauma Center and the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking an Emergency Department (ED) Technician to:

• Provide compassionate care to patients as they receive treatment in the Emergency Department.
• Be one of the first people a patient interacts with and assist with taking blood samples and getting IVs and catheters started.
• Utilize state-of-the-art equipment.
• Communicate directly with providers, nurses, patients, patient’s families, and other caregivers regarding care for patients.
• Record information in the Electronic Medical Record.
• Respond to pages/codes and assist as directed.
• Act as an observer for behavior health complaints.

Emergency Technicians at UW Health

Education:

Minimum – Completion of EMT-Basic

Preferred – Completion of AEMT or Paramedic program.

Work Experience:

Preferred – Relevant experience in Emergency Departments, hospitals, or other healthcare entities to include EMS.

Licenses and Certifications:

Minimum –

• EMT-B License or National Registry of EMT
• Current CPR/BLS certification

Preferred –

• National Registry or Wisconsin Advanced Emergency Medical Technician or Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic license
• ACLS and PALS certification

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day.Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 80 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.

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