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Gundersen Urgent Care Winona is looking to add a full-time EMT to our highly committed and driven Urgent Care team as we provide excellent quality care to over 65-100 patients of all ages daily.

What You'll Do?

The Winona Urgent Care department consists of 13 total patient treatment/exam rooms.As an EMT you will play a direct role in saving the lives of our patients each day by serving our patients in a safe environment promoting long-term recovery. In Winona Urgent Care, EMTs 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 of Providers, RNs, EMTs, patient liaisons, lab, and imaging services. Primary responsibilities include:

• Administering patient assessments including patients' physical conditions, including muscle strength, coordination, ability to talk, ability to see, and hearing ability.

• Assisting as needed during medical examinations and treatments of the patient including suturing, wound care, and intravenous access

• Preparing and administering or assisting with other functions of treatment provided including detoxification, maintenance treatment, naloxone training, and prevention training.

What's Available:

• Fulltime, 72 hours biweekly

• Variable shifts between the hours of 7a-9p M-F and 9a-5p Sat-Sun

• Starting pay of $16.77/hr and up (based on experience) along with applicable shift and weekend differentials

What You'll Need:

• High School Diploma or equivalency

• National Registry Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (NREMT)

• Emergency Medical Technician - Minnesota (EMT-MN)

• Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers

• Prior work experience in an emergency or pre-hospital setting is strongly preferred

What You'll Get:

• Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short-term/long-term disability, and accident insurance ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member

• Substantial Retirement Contribution (401k match & Base Contribution)

• Work/Life Balance (Vacation time, paid holidays, EAP)

• A team-oriented department focused on teaching, which is guaranteed to expand critical thinking and clinical skills

• A fast-paced, fun environment to work in, with staff who do potlucks, fun celebrations and really work well together

• Professional Development Opportunities & Career Development Center

• Company-sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities

• Tuition Investment Program

• Departmental leadership support, including a Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL), Clinical Manager, Supervisor, and Professional Development Nurse (PDN)

If you're looking for an opportunity to use your EMT skills to help us deliver Love + Medicine then apply today!

Gundersen Health System is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa, and our mission is to deliver Love + Medicine every day to change lives in our communities and enrich the lives of our employees.

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.

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

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact or call 608-775-0267

Equal Opportunity Employer