Perioperative Services Technician (CNA or EMT) - Part Time
About The Position
Fort HealthCare is seeking a Perioperative Services Technician (CNA or EMT) to join their Perioperative Services team. This is a part-time position working 64 hours per bi-weekly pay period on the day shift from 6:330 am to 3:00 pm. Fort HealthCare is a multi-award-winning healthcare system recognized for its workplace culture and commitment to improving community health. They offer competitive pay, benefits, education, and opportunities for professional growth. The technician assists physicians and provides patient procedural care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN).
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- One year of experience in the healthcare field
- SGNA Certification (Society of Gastroenterology Nurses & Associates) or CNA License or EMT License
- BLS Certificate within 90 days of hire
Nice To Haves
- Only performing IV starts when proof of competency training is established such as EMT certification or IV competency is documented.
Responsibilities
- Assists with patient transport to and from the department via ambulating, wheelchair, and stretcher.
- Prepares patients for endoscopy, pain management and outpatient procedures; obtains vital signs, gathers demographic and other preprocedural information from patient; starts IV’s as needed and maintains IV competency.
- Anticipates the need for equipment and supplies before and during procedure.
- Verifies the specimen container is labeled correctly when placing specimen in the container; transports specimen to pathology.
- Performs post-procedural duties as directed by RN; takes vital signs per post-procedural protocols; monitors post procedure safety after conscious sedation; reinforces discharge instructions; reports data to RN; restocks endoscopy as needed; provides comfort measures; answers call lights.
- Cleans area post procedure and sets up for next patient procedure.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principals of growth and development including infants, children, adolescents, and adults including geriatrics.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) with employer match
- Generous PTO Plan
- Daycare
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible Spending
- Comprehensive Wellness Plan
- Life insurance
- Pharmacy discount
- Tuition assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free parking
- Employee gym
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
