Emergency Department Tech - University Hospital
About The Position
This position is for an Emergency Department (ED) Technician at University Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the #1 hospital in Wisconsin. The role involves providing compassionate care to patients in the Emergency Room, being one of the first points of contact, assisting with procedures like taking blood samples and starting IVs and catheters. The technician will utilize state-of-the-art equipment, communicate with providers, nurses, patients, and families, record information in the Electronic Medical Record, respond to pages/codes, and act as an observer for behavioral health complaints.
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 Room.
- 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
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
