Job Description
Patients undergoing emergency treatments receive prompt assistance from technicians skilled in initial interventions. Emergency department technicians manage blood draws, IV and catheter insertions, and operate advanced equipment in a supportive role. They maintain electronic records, respond to codes, and monitor behavioral health situations while communicating with care teams.
UW Health serves as an advanced hospital and wellness center, providing holistic care in Madison, Wisconsin. Designated as one of the country's leading facilities, UW Health focuses on diagnosis, treatment, and wellness partnerships. The organization upholds equal employment opportunities and fosters belonging.
Work involves daily interactions with providers, nurses, patients, families, and caregivers using state-of-the-art tools. Technicians follow protocols for sampling, insertions, and observations in a Level 1 Trauma Center. They document updates in the Electronic Medical Record and participate in responses to pages or codes. A typical structure includes rotations with weekend requirements, necessitating adherence to 8 or 12-hour shifts between 7:00am and 11:30pm, with variability based on operational needs.
On a part-time 90% FTE basis, shifts run day/evening with weekend rotations. Located at East Madison Hospital, benefits include health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, parental leave, and adoption assistance. Additional perks feature access to employee well-being resources, acuity-based staffing, shared governance, award programs for nursing excellence, tuition benefits, and referral bonuses.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate care to patients as they receive treatment in the Emergency Room
- 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
- 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
- Completion of AEMT or Paramedic program Preferred
- Relevant experience in Emergency Departments, hospitals, or other healthcare entities including EMS Preferred
- EMT - Basic license or National Registry of EMT Required
- CPR/BLS certification Required
- National Registry or Wisconsin Advanced Emergency Medical Technician or Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic license Preferred
- ACLS and PALS certification Preferred