EMT | Onalaska Urgent Care

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today. Schedule Weekly Hours: 30 Gundersen Health System is seeking a part-time EMT to join our highly committed and dynamic Onalaska Urgent Care team as we provide excellent quality care to over 36,000 patients of all ages annually. What You'll Do: This dynamic department consists of 20 total patient exam rooms including 13 exam rooms, 4 procedure rooms, 2 consult/discharge rooms, and one Physician in Triage room. EMTs in this department 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 that includes MDs, DOs, PAs, NPs, RN, EMTs, health unit coordinators, and social workers. What's Available: Part-time, 60 hours biweekly (0.75 FTE) Will orientate/train as close to full-time as possible 12hr shift with every third weekend & holiday Typical shifts are 6:30a-6:30p, 8a-8p, 9a-9p, 10:15a-10:15p Starting pay of $17.24/hr and up, based on your years of experience, as well as applicable shift differential 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 required What You'll Get: Comprehensive & 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 base contribution Work/Life Balance: 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 A work environment that supports you personally and professionally, and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated A team-oriented department focused on teaching, which is guaranteed to expand critical thinking and clinical skills Departmental leadership support, including a Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL), Clinical Manager, Professional Development Nurse (PDN), and Quality Improvement Specialist Nurse Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, and the Career Development Center 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! Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States If you're looking for an opportunity to use your EMT skills to help us deliver Love + Medicine then apply today! Please provide a resume and cover letter explaining your qualifications, interest, and availability with your application. About Gundersen Health System: Gundersen Health System 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. Job Description: The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) functions as a collaborative team member under the supervision of the RN in performing delegated medical and nursing functions. The EMT assists in the treatment and care of all patients of all ages in accordance with established policies, protocols, and standards to provide quality care in Emergency Services. Major Responsibilities: 1. Assists and collaborates with the RN and other members of the healthcare team on delivering patient care in an emergency setting. 2. Demonstrates effective communication skills with the healthcare team members and provides accurate, concise documentation. 3. Demonstrates knowledge and use of monitor/defibrillatorsincluding performing defibrillation, pacing, and cardioversion. Respond to Code Blues and CRT throughout the institution and provide monitoring, defibrillating and other skilled measures as indicated. 4. Works as member of trauma team in Emergency Services, performing technical skills in care and treatment of patients with multiple injuries. 5. Creates and maintains sterile field and assists providers with sterile procedures. 6. Provides specialty care services including, but not limited to EKG's and blood glucose testing (glucose testing not done in Urgent Care). 7. Achieve and maintain competency on EMT checklist in addition to maintaining department readiness to ensure availability of supplies. 8. Works with EMT students and new orientees to supervise their education experience and delivery of optimal patient care. 9. Without supervision initiates percutaneous lines on appropriate patients, including but not limited to site selection, catheter selection, establishment and maintenance of appropriate flow rate. 10. 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. Must maintain competency in the proper specimen collection as well as documentation. (applies in La Crosse Emergency Services only) 11. Provide discharge instructions for case/splint care and maintenance, Foley care and maintenance, and provide crutch/cane/walker training. 12. Provides direction to ensure accurate ordering of supplies and equipment. 13. Demonstrates role accountability by adhering to Gundersen Lutheran mission statements, policies, and confidentiality statement. 14.Provides daily checks and maintains logs of emergency medical equipment and supplies. 15. Witness waste of controlled substances with authorized staff in the state of Wisconsin. Will not witness waste in Minnesota and Iowa, both states require licensed individuals or registered pharmacy technician staff only to witness the waste of controlled substances. 16. Adheres to regular and predictable attendance. 17. Personally interacts, engages with and cares for patients. 18. Ensures patient safety. Education and Learning: REQUIRED High School Diploma or equivalency Work Experience: REQUIRED No experience required. DESIRED 1 year prior EMT or direct patient care experience. License and Certifications: REQUIRED National Registry Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (NREMT) or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (NREMT-P) or Wisconsin Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B) If working in Minnesota an Emergency Medical Technician - Minnesota (EMT-MN) is required. Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Age Specific Population Served: Infant (less than 1 year) Pediatric (1 - 12 years) Adolescent (13 - 17 years) Adult (18 - 64 years) Geriatric (65 years & older) OSHA Category: Category I - All Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials. Environmental Conditions: Exposed to infectious diseases. Subject to hazards. Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position: Walking/Standing Continually (67-100% or 8 hours) Carrying - Long Carry (>50 feet) Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 75-100 Carrying - Short Carry Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 75-100 Carrying - Right Carry Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 75-100 Carrying - Left Carry Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 75-100 Push/Pull (Static Force) Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 75-100 I f 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 Equal Opportunity Employer