Perioperative Services Technician (CNA or EMT) - Occasional 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 an occasional part-time position with day shifts from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm. Fort HealthCare is a multi-award-winning healthcare system recognized for its Top Workplace status and commitment to its mission of improving community health and well-being. They offer competitive pay, benefits, educational opportunities, and 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
• Free parking
• Employee gym

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED