Emergency Department Technician - University Hospital

Work Schedule :

Part-time, 80% FTE day/evening shift.

Shifts include 11:00am - 11:00pm, 11:00am - 7:30pm, 3:00pm - 11:00pm and 3:00pm - 3:30am, weekend rotation included.

Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Be part of something remarkable

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

Education :

Minimum - Completion of EMT-Basic

Preferred - Completion of AEMT or Paramedic program

Work Experience :

Preferred -Relevant experience in Emergency Departments, hospitals, or other healthcare entities to include EMS

Licenses and Certifications :

Minimum -


* EMT-B License or National Registry of EMT


* Current CPR/BLS certification

Preferred -


* National Registry or Wisconsin Advanced Emergency Medical Technician or Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic license


* ACLS and PALS certification

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.

Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day.

Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged.

EOE, including disability/veterans.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

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