Emergency Department Tech - East Madison Hospital

UW Health • Madison, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department Tech provides compassionate care to patients receiving treatment in the Emergency Room at UW Health East Madison Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center. The role supports patient care in a fast-paced emergency department, communicates with providers, nurses, patients, families, and other caregivers, records information in the Electronic Medical Record, and responds to pages and codes as directed. The technician may also observe patients with behavioral health complaints.

This is a part-time position at 60% FTE on the evening shift. Shifts are scheduled as 8- and/or 12-hour shifts between 11:00 a.m. and 3:30 a.m.; weekend rotation is required. Hours may vary based on departmental operational needs.

Requirements

• Completion of an EMT-Basic program.
• EMT-Basic license or National Registry of EMT certification.
• CPR/BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of an AEMT or Paramedic program.
• Relevant experience in emergency departments, hospitals, or other healthcare entities, including EMS.
• National Registry or Wisconsin Advanced Emergency Medical Technician or Emergency Medical Technician–Paramedic license.
• ACLS and PALS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to patients receiving treatment in the Emergency Room.
• Assist with taking blood samples and starting IVs and catheters.
• Communicate with providers, nurses, patients, patients’ families, and other caregivers about patient care.
• Record information in the Electronic Medical Record.
• Respond to pages and codes and assist as directed.
• Act as an observer for behavioral health complaints.

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans.
• A variety of schedules and shifts offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work supporting employee and family well-being.
• Tuition benefits to help pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed