EMT | Onalaska Urgent Care

$35,859 - $35,859/Yr

Unclassified - Onalaska, WI

Full-time - Entry Level

Onalaska, WI

5,001-10,000 employees

About the position

Gundersen Health System is seeking a part-time Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to join our dedicated Onalaska Urgent Care team. This role is essential in providing high-quality care to over 36,000 patients of all ages annually. The EMT will work in a dynamic department equipped with 20 patient exam rooms, including 13 exam rooms, 4 procedure rooms, 2 consult/discharge rooms, and one Physician in Triage room. As a member of a multidisciplinary team that includes MDs, DOs, PAs, NPs, RNs, EMTs, health unit coordinators, and social workers, the EMT is expected to perform with a high degree of clinical and professional aptitude while assisting in the delivery of patient care. The position is part-time, requiring 60 hours biweekly (0.75 FTE), with shifts typically ranging from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, 8 AM to 8 PM, 9 AM to 9 PM, or 10:15 AM to 10:15 PM, including every third weekend and holiday. The starting pay is $17.24 per hour and may increase based on experience and applicable shift differentials. The EMT will function collaboratively under the supervision of the RN, performing delegated medical and nursing functions, and assisting in the treatment and care of patients in accordance with established policies and protocols. This role not only offers the opportunity to provide critical care but also to grow professionally within a supportive environment that values teamwork and continuous learning. The department is committed to teaching and expanding critical thinking and clinical skills, supported by departmental leadership including a Clinical Nurse Leader, Clinical Manager, and Professional Development Nurse. If you are looking for a fulfilling opportunity to utilize your EMT skills in a compassionate and innovative healthcare setting, we encourage you to apply today!

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.
• Responds to Code Blues and CRT throughout the institution and provides monitoring, defibrillating and other skilled measures as indicated.
• 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 (glucose testing not done in Urgent Care).
• Achieves and maintains 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.
• Without supervision initiates percutaneous lines on appropriate patients, including site selection, catheter selection, establishment and maintenance of appropriate flow rate.
• Responsible for collection of DOT and non-DOT specimens for drug testing as well as conducting breath alcohol testing during off hours to fulfill contracts between Gundersen Business Health and local businesses.
• 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.
• Witnesses 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.
• 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 certification.
• Prior work experience in an emergency or pre-hospital setting is required.

Nice-to-haves

• 1 year prior EMT or direct patient care experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive & Generous Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, HSA/FSA).
• Substantial retirement contribution including 401k match & annual base contribution.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) that combines vacation, sick, and personal days.
• Support for career growth through Professional Development Opportunities and Tuition Investment Program.
• Wellness program with incentives.
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D.
• Optional short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee assistance program and identity theft protection.
• Pet insurance.
• Colleague recognition and rewards program.