Emergency Dept Tech -.3 Day

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

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Job Summary Administers care to patients and performs various patient care activities and tasks in collaboration with and under the direction of emergency medicine providers and nurses. Collaborates with other staff members in the performance of duties. Complies with all established standards and practices. Essential Functions - Provide basic and advanced life support treatment, care and evaluation of patients. - Provides ongoing care and accurate required documentation in EPIC - Interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information on patients' charts. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. - Monitor, record and communicate patient condition and treatment, as appropriate. - Initiate and implement interventions based on protocols. Assists with treatments and tests ordered by provider as supervised by provider or registered nurse as necessary. Performs select clinical duties after demonstration of clinical competency and in accordance with hospital and professional scope of practice. - Identify, intervene, and stabilize the ill or injured patient under the direction, and in collaboration with a physician and/or Registered Nurse. - Provide population specific education to the patient and family about the patient's illness and therapeutic interventions. - Collaborate with the nursing and provider teams to provide specific care such as protocol medication administration, patient reassessment, breathing treatments and suctioning support, peripheral IV placement, diagnosis and acuity specific discharge teaching. - Attends staff meetings and in-services, and remains aware of communication that affects patient care, services, and department operations. - Performs and / or assists with safe transfer of patients throughout the facility for tests or hospital admission. Education: - High School graduate or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) required - Successful completion of a state approved Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT), or Paramedic program or course, or graduate of Medical Assistant Program (Clinical Certified Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, or Registered Medical Assistant) required Experience: - 1+ years experience in Pediatrics, Emergency Department or Urgent Care preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Advanced EMT or Paramedic in the state of Wisconsin OR Medical Assistant Certification - Collaborative teamwork skills within an interdisciplinary group focused on patient care. - Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment. Exhibits strong decision-making skills. - Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times according to policy and procedure and HIPAA requirements. - Demonstrates compassion and patience with a deep level of concern for patients. - Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment. Must be able to communicate effectively and in a positive manner with patients, family, public, and other health care workers. - Must be able to cope with stressful situations, including death and dying and dealing with anguished relatives. - Ability to perform while under stress. - Ability to follow hospital policies, goals and procedures. - Ability to recognize and effectively treat life-threatening conditions. - During periods of high volume, additional shifts may be required. Licenses and Certifications: - BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required - + one of the following: - N/A - CMA-Certified/Registered Medical Assistant - American Medical Technologists - CMA-Certified Medical Assistant - American Association of Medical Assistants - CMA-Certified Medical Assistant - National Healthcare Association - EMT-Emergency Medical Technician - Wisconsin Department of Health Services - EMT-Emergency Medical Technician National - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians - LP-Licensed Paramedic National - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Patient Care Responsibility - Provides care appropriate to patient population and as described in applicable policies and procedures. Required for All Jobs: - This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be requested in the performance of this job. - Employment is at-will. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Certifications/Licenses:

+ one of the following: - N/A, BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council, CMA-Certified Medical Assistant - American Association of Medical Assistants, EMT-Emergency Medical Technician National - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, LP-Licensed Paramedic National - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians