Part-Time

Emergency Department Technician

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

On-site at UW Health East Madison Hospital; weekend rotation required.

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)

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Requirements
  • Completion of EMT-Basic
  • EMT – Basic license or National Registry Required
  • CPR/BLS certification Required
Responsibilities
  • Provide compassionate care to patients as they receive treatment in the Emergency Room.
  • Be one of the first people a patient interacts with and assist with taking blood samples and getting IVs and catheters started.
  • Utilize state-of-the-art equipment.
  • Communicate directly with providers, nurses, patients, patient’s families, and other caregivers regarding care for patients.
  • Record information in the Electronic Medical Record.
  • Respond to pages/codes and assist as directed.
  • Act as an observer for behavior health complaints.
Desired Qualifications
  • Completion of AEMT or Paramedic program (Preferred)
  • National Registry or Wisconsin Advanced Emergency Medical Technician or Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic license (Preferred)
  • ACLS and PALS certification (Preferred)
  • Relevant experience in Emergency Departments, hospitals, or other healthcare entities to include EMS (Preferred)

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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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • July 2026 Beaver Dam deal adds about 425 employees and no planned layoffs.
  • 2026 University Hospital and East Madison additions expand beds, operating rooms, and emergency capacity.
  • January 2026 1 South Park renovation supports 30,000 additional annual eye-care visits.

What critics are saying

  • January 2024 cut plan targeted $80 million and at least 225 jobs.
  • June 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court weakened nurses’ bargaining power, inviting morale and retention damage.
  • Dependence on Medicare, Medicaid, and expensive clinical growth creates an existential margin squeeze.

What makes UW Health unique

  • UW Health pairs University of Wisconsin research with statewide referral depth.
  • July 2026 Beaver Dam acquisition expands hospital, nursing home, and clinic integration.
  • Massive Madison campus buildouts keep specialty, urgent, and inpatient care inside one system.

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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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