EMT | Emergency Services | Nights

$35,859 - $35,859/Yr

Gundersen Health System - La Crosse, WI

Full-time - Entry Level

La Crosse, WI

Hospitals

About the position

Gundersen Health System is seeking part-time Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) to join their dynamic Emergency Services team. The role involves providing high-quality care to patients in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment, contributing to the treatment and recovery of individuals in emergency situations. EMTs will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective patient care and safety.

Responsibilities

• Assists and collaborates with the RN and other members of the healthcare team on delivering patient care in an emergency setting.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills with the healthcare team members and provides accurate, concise documentation.
• Demonstrates knowledge and use of monitor/defibrillators including performing defibrillation, pacing, and cardioversion.
• Works as a member of the trauma team in Emergency Services, performing technical skills in care and treatment of patients with multiple injuries.
• Creates and maintains sterile field and assists providers with sterile procedures.
• Provides specialty care services including EKG's and blood glucose testing.
• Achieve and maintain competency on EMT checklist in addition to maintaining department readiness to ensure availability of supplies.
• Works with EMT students and new orientees to supervise their education experience and delivery of optimal patient care.
• Initiates percutaneous lines on appropriate patients, including site selection and catheter selection.
• Responsible for collection of DOT and non-DOT specimens for drug testing and conducting breath alcohol testing during off hours.
• Provides discharge instructions for case/splint care and maintenance, Foley care and maintenance, and provides crutch/cane/walker training.
• Provides direction to ensure accurate ordering of supplies and equipment.
• Demonstrates role accountability by adhering to Gundersen Lutheran mission statements, policies, and confidentiality statement.
• Provides daily checks and maintains logs of emergency medical equipment and supplies.
• Witness waste of controlled substances with authorized staff in the state of Wisconsin.
• Adheres to regular and predictable attendance.
• Personally interacts, engages with and cares for patients.
• Ensures patient safety.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalency
• Valid NREMT or WI EMT-B certification
• Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers certification
• Prior work experience in an emergency or pre-hospital setting is strongly preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• 1 year prior EMT or direct patient care experience.

Benefits

• Life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) with match
• Sign-on bonus of up to $2,500 based on experience
• Wellness program with incentives
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D
• Optional short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Identity theft protection
• Pet insurance
• Tuition Investment Program
• Career Development Center
• Relocation assistance