Full-Time

Emergency Department Technician

Updated on 9/3/2026

UW Health

UW Health

5,001-10,000 employees

Academic medical center; cancer, pediatrics, transplants.

Compensation Overview

$21.70 - $32.55/hr

Madison, WI, USA

In Person

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Required Skills
Patient Care
Electronic Health Records (EHR)
PALS
ACLS
Basic Life Support (BLS)

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Requirements
  • Completion of EMT-Basic is required.
  • An EMT-Basic license or National Registry of EMT credential is required.
  • CPR/BLS certification is required.
Responsibilities
  • Provide compassionate care to patients receiving treatment in the Emergency Room.
  • Assist with taking blood samples and starting intravenous lines and catheters.
  • Use state-of-the-art equipment.
  • Communicate with providers, nurses, patients, patients' families, and other caregivers regarding patient care.
  • Record information in the Electronic Medical Record.
  • Respond to pages and codes and assist as directed.
  • Act as an observer for behavioral health complaints.
Desired Qualifications
  • Completion of an AEMT or Paramedic program.
  • Relevant experience in emergency departments, hospitals, or other healthcare entities, including EMS.
  • National Registry or Wisconsin Advanced Emergency Medical Technician or Emergency Medical Technician–Paramedic license.
  • ACLS and PALS certification.

UW Health provides patient care, teaching, and research through a 471-bed academic medical center affiliated with the University of Wisconsin–Madison. It combines inpatient treatment and outpatient clinics with multidisciplinary teams using evidence-based care and advanced medical technologies. It differentiates itself as an academic medical center connected to UW–Madison, enabling access to clinical trials and comprehensive transplant services. Its goal is to improve patient outcomes and advance health through high-quality care, education, and research for the community and beyond.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

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Founded

1998

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What believers are saying

  • UW Health will add about 425 employees and expand Beaver Dam specialty services in 2026.
  • Partners Health Center in Rockford expands employer-primary-care reach starting January 1, 2027.
  • Packers partnership on April 16, 2026 boosts brand visibility and community referral flow.

What critics are saying

  • The Beaver Dam acquisition closes before November 1, 2026, then demands costly integration.
  • Union fights over UW Health bargaining rights reached the Wisconsin Supreme Court in 2025.
  • Out-of-state expansion into northern Illinois increases payer and employer-switching competition risk by 2027.

What makes UW Health unique

  • UW Health celebrated its 2,000th pancreas transplant on August 26, 2026.
  • Its Program for Advanced Cell Therapy launched a first-of-its-kind kidney rejection trial in April 2026.
  • The University of Wisconsin academic link creates specialty depth competitors cannot quickly copy.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Family Planning Benefits

Professional Development Budget

Wellness Program

Childcare Support

Flexible Work Hours

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