Why ThedaCare
Living A Life Inspired!
Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold ambitious and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care lower costs and a healthier future for our patients our families our communities and our world.
At ThedaCare our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion excellence leadership innovation and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development accessible and transparent leadership and a commitment to work/life balance. If youre interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.
Benefits with a whole-person approach to wellness
SCHEDULE:
DAY SHIFT: Start times will vary between 0600-0800 to end times 1430-1630 subject to change with changes in provider schedules.
Call is required 1 week day and every 4th-6th weekend (Fri- Monday Morning)
Call expectation of a 30 minute response time
Endoscopy works to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the gastrointestinal tract. Responsible for educating patients about their disease or condition and providing treatment for GI tract problems ulcers dyspepsia carcinoma dysphagia and bariatric intervention. Administering and evaluating pharmacological and other therapeutic treatment regimens mandated by the particular situation evidence-based practice and recent advancements in gastroenterology. Nurses and GI technicians assist physicians in a wide variety of surgical diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in an OR/ procedural room setting. Providing pre intra and post procedure care to the patients families significant others and/or caregivers.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Assists providers during endoscopy procedures.
2. Retrieves specimens/biopsies under the instruction of the physician.
3. Performs high level disinfection of endoscopes in compliance with SGNA and regulatory requirements.
4. Takes vital signs removes IVs and provides other patient care support as delegated to by the registered nurse.
5. Evening and weekend call requirement
QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid State of Wisconsin CNA Certification preferred
One year of hospital experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant Preferred
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to move freely (standing stooping walking bending pushing and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance
Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
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
Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients
ThedaCare is a comprehensive healthcare system dedicated to individualized care located throughout Northeast Wisconsin.