Perioperative Services Technician (CNA or EMT) - Part Time

Fort HealthCare•Fort Atkinson, WI

3d•Onsite

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 48 hours per bi-weekly pay period on the day shift from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm. Fort HealthCare is a highly recognized healthcare system known for its commitment to patient care and employee well-being, having received multiple Top Workplace awards. The Perioperative Services Technician plays a crucial role in assisting physicians and providing 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.