Emergency Dept Tech - East Madison Hospital

UW Health • Madison, WI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Emergency Department (ED) Technician to provide compassionate care to patients as they receive treatment in the Emergency Room. You will be one of the first people a patient interacts with and will assist with taking blood samples and getting IVs and catheters started. You will 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, and act as an observer for behavior 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

• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED