Gundersen Health System·La Crosse, Wisconsin
The Emergency Department Technician provides direct patient care and support within a high-energy, multidisciplinary trauma center environment. They play a critical role in saving lives and promoting patient recovery through clinical and professional support.
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Scheduled Weekly Hours: 30 Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking a part-time Emergency Department Technician/EMT or Paramedic to join our highly committed and dynamic Emergency Services team as we provide excellent quality care to over 68,000 patients of all ages annually.
If you're looking for an opportunity to use your EMS/EMT skills to deliver Love + Medicine, we encourage you to apply today!
What You'll Do: As an Emergency Department Technician/EMT/Paramedic you play a direct role in saving the lives of our patients each day by serving our patients in a safe environment promoting long-term recovery.
In this department, Emergency Department Technicians are expected to perform with a high degree of clinical and professional aptitude while helping deliver patient care as part of a professional multidisciplinary team of Providers, RNs, Paramedics, Emergency Department Technicians, Respiratory Therapists, Health Unit Coordinators, and Social Workers.
Emergency Services, a Level II ACS-verified Trauma Center, is a high-energy, patient-centered environment consisting of 45 total patient exam rooms including ten Urgent Care rooms, five resuscitation/trauma/critical care rooms, and three dedicated Behavioral Health rooms that serve every patient population from infancy to the elderly.
Patients have 24-hour access to laboratory, X-ray, and surgical services.
We are also a Stroke Center with 24/7 neuro-interventional capabilities and a Chest Pain Center with 24/7 interventional cardiac catheterization lab capabilities.
Emergency Services, a 2023 Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award recipient, is recognized and acknowledged for excellence throughout the department through metrics and patient experience that is difficult to find anywhere else in the nation.
What's Available: Part-time, 60 hours biweekly (0.75 FTE).
Will orientate/train as close to full-time as possible including on day shift 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a) with every third weekend/holiday rotation Starting pay of $19.05 (EMT) or $24.36 (Paramedic) per hour and up, based on your years of experience, with generous shift/weekend/holiday differentials What You'll Need: High School Diploma or equivalency National Registry Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (NREMT) or Wisconsin Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B) Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers Prior work experience in an emergency or pre-hospital setting is strongly preferred What You'll Get: Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States A highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated Departmental leadership that supports you as you do your best work including a Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL), Clinical Manager, working Supervisors (who are readily available and understand the bedside), Professional Development Nurse, and Quality Improvement Specialist Nurse A team-oriented department focused on teaching, which is guaranteed to expand critical thinking skills and clinical skillset Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, and Career Development Center Competitive Compensation: Enjoy an attractive hourly rate, based on your years of experience, as well as generous shift differentials, ensuring your skills and dedication are valued and rewarded A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member Substantial retirement contribution including 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more!
You can be a EMT & Paramedic anywhere.
But not everywhere practices LOVE + MEDICINE.
Join our mission in changing healthcare by applying today to join our highly skilled and dedicated Emergency Services team all while doing the work you love in the beautiful coulee region of La Crosse, Wisconsin!
About Us: Emplify Health by Gundersen is a physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system that includes a teaching hospital; community clinics; affiliate hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services.
We serve more than 500,000 residents throughout 19 counties throughout western Wisconsin, northeastern Iowa, and southeastern Minnesota.
Our La Crosse, WI main campus is a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and a Level II Trauma Center.
Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating.
If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent and a current NREMT or Wisconsin EMT-Basic certification. A current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers certification is also required.
Market context
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