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Emergency Services Tech Lead

Advocate Health · Milwaukee, WI · $22.90–$34.35 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you led peers who used to be your coworkers. What was hard about it?

What they are checking: Whether they can set expectations with former peers while keeping their trust.

How would you co-lead a monthly tech staff meeting so people actually participate?

What they are checking: Whether they can run meetings that give techs a voice and lead to real changes.

How do you onboard a new ED tech so they feel ready for their first solo shift?

What they are checking: Whether they can orient new staff thoroughly in partnership with the nurse manager.

What have you done during a peer interview, and what do you look for in a good ED tech?

What they are checking: Whether they know what makes someone succeed in this ED and can judge candidates fairly.

What would you do

Patient satisfaction scores for the ED techs are below goal. How would you build an action plan?

What they are checking: Whether they can find causes behind the scores and create specific changes with the team.

You're in a leadership meeting and need to make the case for new equipment. How do you build that case?

What they are checking: Whether they can speak about equipment needs, depreciation and planning in terms leaders can act on.

A tech isn't following a safety initiative. How do you address it?

What they are checking: Whether they address safety lapses directly and fairly, which the posting makes them responsible for.

The ED is short a tech and you need to step in as a regular tech for the day. How do you balance that with your lead duties?

What they are checking: Whether they can do hands-on work without letting important lead responsibilities fall through.

About the work

How would you run the daily rounding tool in the St. Luke's ED, and what would you do with what you find?

What they are checking: Whether they can turn rounding into action on cleaning, equipment and safety, not just documentation.

How do you decide when to recommend adjusting par levels for supplies?

What they are checking: Whether they can use supply usage data to avoid both shortages and waste.

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 36102 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Emergency Department Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: • Full-time, 1st shift (shift starts at 0900) • weekend & holiday rotation required Pay Range: $22.90 - $34.35 Major Responsibilities: • Oversee day-to-day refurbishing initiatives in the ED. • Conduct regular department rounds using the daily rounding tool; ensure documentation in Care Connection. • Provide input to ED leadership regarding equipment needs, future planning, and equipment depreciation. • Identify and address cleaning needs during rounds. • Evaluate supply usage and recommend quarterly par level adjustments to support efficiency and fiscal responsibility. • Represent the ED on the Leadership Team and participate in leadership meetings as needed. • Co-chair monthly ED technician staff meetings with the ED Manager, ACM, or Director. • Review patient satisfaction data related to ED technician performance and develop action plans to address unmet goals. • Ensure ED technicians follow all organizational safety initiatives. • Function as an ED technician as needed. Education & Training Responsibilities: • Participate in peer interviews and provide orientation and educational support for ED technicians in collaboration with the nurse manager/director. • Coordinate orientation and ongoing education with department educators. • Identify and address ongoing educational needs of ED technicians. • Oversee education and maintenance of all point-of-care testing used in the ED. • Plan and conduct bi-annual skills days for ED technicians. Education & Experience Required: • High School Diploma or equivalent. • 2–4 years of experience in an emergency department. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: • Proficiency with PC skills and familiarity with ED equipment. • Strong communication and customer service skills. • Excellent organizational and basic math skills. • Certification as a CNA, EMT-B, LPN, or Medical Assistant. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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