Emergency Department Tech - University Hospital
About The Position
Work Schedule : Part-time, 90% FTE, evening/night shift. Shifts are primarily scheduled between the hours of 7:00pm – 7:30am, weekend rotation required. 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
Requirements
- Completion of EMT-Basic Required
- EMT – Basic license or National Registry of EMT Required
- CPR/BLS certification Required
Nice To Haves
- Completion of AEMT or Paramedic program Preferred
- Relevant experience in Emergency Departments, hospitals, or other healthcare entities to include EMS Preferred
- National Registry or Wisconsin Advanced Emergency Medical Technician or Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic license Preferred
- ACLS and PALS certification Preferred
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- UW Hospital and Clinics benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
