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Emergency Dept Tech - Nights, .6 FTE

Children's Wisconsin · Milwaukee, WI · Part time

Posted Sep 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This is a night position, two 12-hour shifts a week. How do you stay sharp and safe on night shift?

What they are checking: Whether they have real strategies for sleep, fatigue and focus on overnight hours.

Tell me about a time you worked in a fast-paced setting with many demands at once. How did you prioritize?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay organized and ask what matters most when everyone needs help.

Tell me about a time you saw something that did not seem right with a patient and spoke up.

What they are checking: Whether they will raise concerns, which can catch problems early in emergency care.

Working in a pediatric ED can mean seeing hard cases like trauma or abuse. How do you cope with that?

What they are checking: Whether they have healthy ways to process difficult events and stay in the work.

What would you do

A child arrives in the emergency department and is pale, sweaty and breathing fast. You are the first one in the room. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize a sick child and get a nurse or provider immediately while getting vital signs.

A parent is very upset and yelling at staff about how long things are taking. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they can de-escalate and get support when needed without escalating the conflict.

What do you do when a nurse asks you to do something outside your training?

What they are checking: Whether they know their limits and speak up instead of putting a patient at risk.

About the work

What patient care tasks have you done as a tech, such as vitals, EKGs, splinting or phlebotomy?

What they are checking: Whether their hands-on skills match what the emergency medicine providers and nurses will need from them.

How do you help with restraint or holding a child during a procedure in a way that is safe and respectful?

What they are checking: Whether they understand positioning for comfort and when holding becomes a restraint that needs an order.

How do you handle turning over rooms quickly while still following infection prevention steps?

What they are checking: Whether they keep cleaning standards high even under pressure to move fast.

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The full job description

As published by Children's Wisconsin.

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. Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/ Schedule Details: two 12 hour shift/week (7pm-7am) 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. Requirements • 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 • 1+ years experience in Pediatrics, Emergency Department or Urgent Care preferred • 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. Orientation : If hired attendance will be required the first week at a New Hire Welcome day on Monday from 9a-4p. There are 3 days of central care partner orientation from 8a-4:30p on Tuesday, Wed and Thursday that first week. We prefer participation in all the sessions, but at minimum, the Thursday session is mandatory. The Emergency Department/Trauma Center provides emergency health care for children and adolescents up until their 18th birthday who present for care.. Emergency care is provided for all types of illnesses and injuries, 24 hours a day. The severity of illness and injury varies and is defined by the Triage guidelines as non-urgent, urgent, and emergent. 54% of all inpatient admissions will come from the EDTC, which is 17% of all EDTC patients. With the frequent populations seen, collaborative practice protocols help to expedite care delivered. 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

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