Gi Assistant

Why ThedaCare?

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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.

, with a whole-person approach to wellness –

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

Access & Affordabilitye.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

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:

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: • 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

This position will primarily be located at TCA-Encircle with taking call responsibility at TCA 1 week day every other week and every 6-8th weekend. This position is required to float to other ThedaCare Endoscopy departments to meet the needs of patients and fulfill FTE requirements.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

32

Scheduled FTE:

0.8

Location:

Encircle Health – Appleton,Wisconsin

Overtime Exempt:

No