Endoscopy GI Assistant - Full Time

ThedaCare • Neenah, WI

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The GI Assistant supports physicians during endoscopy procedures and provides delegated patient-care support. The role is responsible for high-level disinfection of endoscopes while maintaining competency and complying with professional and regulatory requirements. Endoscopy services diagnose and treat conditions affecting the gastrointestinal tract, and team members support patients before, during, and after procedures. The position is based at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah, Wisconsin, and is scheduled for 32 hours per week (0.8 FTE). Day-shift start times vary between 0600 and 0800, with end times between 1430 and 1630, subject to change based on provider schedules. Call is required one weekday and every fourth to sixth weekend, from Friday through Monday morning, with a 30-minute response expectation. Holiday call is also required.

Requirements

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Ability to move freely, including standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• The job classification involves exposure to bloodborne pathogens while performing job duties.
• Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments; occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock; possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents; and occasional contact with aggressive or combative patients.

Nice To Haves

• Valid State of Wisconsin CNA certification preferred.
• One year of hospital experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers during endoscopy procedures.
• Retrieve specimens and biopsies under physician instruction.
• Perform high-level disinfection of endoscopes in compliance with SGNA and regulatory requirements.
• Take vital signs, remove IVs, and provide other patient-care support as delegated by a registered nurse.

Benefits

• Whole-person wellness approach, including health coaches, relaxation rooms, health-focused apps, and mental health support.
• Access and affordability offerings, including minimal or zero copays, team member cost-sharing premiums, and daycare.
• Continued opportunities for learning and development.
• Accessible and transparent leadership.
• Commitment to work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed