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Critical Care Technician | Intensive Care Unit

Gundersen Health System
La Crosse, WI Part Time
POSTED ON 6/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/16/2026
Love medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

30

Emplify Health by Gundersen is looking for a healthcare professional to join our ICU team as a part-time Critical Care Technician. This is a great opportunity to build your skillset and knowledge! C.N.A.s, CSTs, LPNs, EMTs, and Paramedics are encouraged to apply.

What You'll Do

Utilize your healthcare expertise as you provide LOVE MEDICINE for a broad range of critical patients in our 20-bed Intensive Care Unit. Our Level II Trauma Intensive Care/Critical Care Unit is a fast-paced, 20-bed unit that provides patient- and family-centered care for a variety of high-acuity patients including post-cardiothoracic surgery, neurovascular interventions, ventilated patients, traumas, continuous renal replacement therapy, post-cardiac arrest care, and more. As a Critical Care Technician you are responsible for providing and assisting with the care of critically ill, high acuity patients, including patient transports and transfers, patient room setup, centralized telemetry monitoring, collection of lab specimens for diagnostic testing, a variety of technical procedures with physician direction including assisting providers during central line insertion, and other assigned duties under the direction of an RN, MD, PA or NP in Critical Care.

What's Available

  • Part-time, 60 hours biweekly (0.75 FTE). Will orientate fulltime for 12 weeks
  • 12-hour day/night rotating shifts (6:30am - 6:30pm, 6:30pm - 6:30am), every 3rd weekend and holiday
  • Starting pay of $18.63 per hour and up, based on your years of experience, as well as generous shift/weekend/holiday differentials


What You'll Need

  • Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalency. Primary source verification or a copy of the applicant's/employee's diploma and/or transcript for the specific degree listed as confirmation of the education requirement must be provided at time of hire
  • 6 months experience in health care service with direct patient care
  • Wisconsin Registered Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or
  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensed to practice in the state of Wisconsin or
  • Wisconsin Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B) or
  • National Registry Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (NREMT) or
  • Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic - Wisconsin (EMT-P) or
  • National Registry Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (NREMT-P) or
  • Critical Care Paramedic Endorsement (CCEMT-P)
  • 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


What You'll Get

  • Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States
  • A highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated
  • Departmental leadership that supports you as you do your best work including a Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL), Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor, Critical Care RN Communicators, Professional Development Nurse, and Quality Improvement Specialist Nurse
  • Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, and the Career Development Center
  • Competitive Compensation: Enjoy an attractive hourly rate, based on your years of experience, as well as generous shift differentials, ensuring your skills and dedication are valued and rewarded
  • A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member
  • Substantial retirement contribution including 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need
  • Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more!


We're healthcare for neighbors, by neighbors. Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it Love Medicine and it’s more than our practice. It's who we are. Join us as we provide excellent, compassionate care to our community all while doing the work you love in the beautiful coulee region!

About Us

Emplify Health by Gundersen is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa, serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 19 counties annually. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; affiliate hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. Our mission is simple yet profound: Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. We deliver Love Medicine every day to change lives in our communities and enrich the lives of our employees.

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267.

We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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