Emergency Dept Tech - University Hospital

UW Health•Madison, WI

2d•$22 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

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 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.