Emergency Department Tech, University Hospital
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. 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. Emergency Technicians at UW Health At UW Health, you will have: An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans. Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance. Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being. Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
Requirements
- Completion of EMT-Basic Required
- CPR/BLS certification Required
- EMT – Basic license or National Registry of EMT 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
- health and dental insurance
- paid time off
- retirement plans
- Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being
- Tuition benefits eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
