Emergency Dept Tech - East Madison Hospital

UW Health•Madison, WI

2d•$22 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time, 60% FTE evening/night position. Shifts are 8 or 12 hours and will be scheduled between 3:00 pm – 7:30 am with an every other weekend rotation. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. We are seeking an Emergency Department (ED) Technician to 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.

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.