GI Assistant

Posted:
11/13/2024, 4:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Wisconsin, United States ⋅ Appleton, Wisconsin, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

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 you’re 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 –

  • Lifestyle Engagement
    • e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support  

  • Access & Affordability
    • e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

About ThedaCare!

Summary :

The GI Assistant supports the care delivered by physicians during endoscopy procedures. Is responsible for high-level disinfection of endoscopes and maintains the highest level of competency while following professional and regulatory requirements in the processing of endoscopes.

In joining ThedaCare's Endoscopy team, you will be exposed to hospital imaging procedures and GI procedural equipment in our state-of-the art facilities. By working hand in hand with the physician during procedures, you have the opportunity to accelerate your careers while becoming a trusted team resource and building a specialized skillset.

Job Description:

SCHEDULE:

  • Schedule is repeated 2 week set rotation Monday – Friday 6:00am to 5pm with a mix of 6 and 8 hour shifts with variable start times to meet the needs of patients. 

  • Call is required 1 week day and every 6th-8th weekend (Fri- Monday Morning)

  • Call expectation of a 30 minute response time

  • Working hours is at Encircle Health but call is for the Appleton Medical Center

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Assists providers during endoscopy procedures.

  • Retrieves specimens/biopsies under the instruction of the physician.

  • Performs high level disinfection of endoscopes in compliance with SGNA and regulatory requirements.

  • 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:

  • Certified Nursing Assistant 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

NA

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

32

Scheduled FTE:

0.8

Location:

TCA-Encircle - Appleton,Wisconsin

Overtime Exempt:

No