Job Description

Fort HealthCare is a patient-centered hospital and healthcare system serving individuals, businesses and families in Jefferson, Dane, and Walworth Counties and we are seeking a Perioperative Services Technician (CNA or EMT) to join our Perioperative Services team.

Shift:
Part time
64 hours per bi-weekly pay period
Day shift

Fort HealthCare is proud to be named a 15-time award winner of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplace award for Southeastern Wisconsin, a 5-time award winner of the USA Top Workplaces award, and a 2-time winner of their Top Workplaces Culture Excellence award for Purpose & Values.

Our Mission Statement is our daily guide to provide the best health care possible. We promote it widely for all we serve to read, understand and to help our public hold us accountable for the promises we make.

Our Mission Statement - Improve the Health and Well-being of Our Community

Our Vision Statement provides each of us at Fort HealthCare with a goal. It is our motivation to improve constantly upon the level of care we provide, and the quality of services delivered.

Our Vision - Be the Healthiest Community in Wisconsin.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, education, and resources you need to perform your job and ample opportunities for professional growth.

The Perioperative Services Technician assists the physicians and conducts patient procedural care as directed by the RN.

Responsibilities of this position include:

• 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. (Only performing IV starts when proof of competency training is established such as EMT certification or IV competency is documented).
• 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.

Requirements of this position include:

• 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

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous PTO Plan
• Daycare
• Health insurance
• Vison insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible Spending
• Comprehensive Wellness Plan
• Life insurance
• Pharmacy discount
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free parking
• Employee gym