Critical Care Technician | Intensive Care Unit

Gundersen Health System•La Crosse, WI

2d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

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, apply today. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 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: Part-time – 48 hours biweekly (0.6 FTE). Will orientate fulltime for 12 weeks 12-hour day/night rotating shifts (6:30am - 6:30pm, 6:30pm - 6:30am), every 3rd weekend and holiday Starting pay of $18.63 per hour and up, based on your years of experience, as well as generous shift/weekend/holiday differentials 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: 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, Clinical Supervisor, Critical Care RN Communicators, Professional Development Nurse, and Quality Improvement Specialist Nurse Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, and the 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! We're healthcare for neighbors, by neighbors. 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's who we are. Join our mission in changing healthcare by applying today to join our highly skilled and dedicated Intensive Care Unit team as a Critical Care Technician, all while doing the work you love in the beautiful coulee region of La Crosse, Wisconsin! 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. If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact [email protected] or call 608-775-0267. We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future. 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. You can be part of an exciting, 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 offering an employee-first culture, work-life balance, and career advancement & growth opportunities. This culture allows our organization to attract elite talent, like yourself! 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. Gundersen Health System, based in La Crosse, WI, is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa; serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 22 counties. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; 6 affiliate critical access hospitals; nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. 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. 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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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
other assigned duties under the direction of an RN, MD, PA or NP in Critical Care

Benefits

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, Clinical Supervisor, Critical Care RN Communicators, Professional Development Nurse, and Quality Improvement Specialist Nurse
Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, and the 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!

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