Endoscopy GI Assistant

Summary :

The GI Assistant/CNA 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.

As a CNA joining Theda Care's Endoscopy team, you will be exposed to hospital imaging procedures and GI procedural equipment at our state-of-the-art Encircle Health campus. By working hand in hand with the physician during procedures, CNA's acting as a GI Assistant have the opportunity to accelerate their careers while becoming a trusted team resource and garnering a higher pay scale reserved for this specialized skillset.

SCHEDULE:

• Mix of 6 or 8 hour shifts with working hours built between 6-4:30p
• Self schedule
• Call required 1-2x biweekly and every 6-8th weekend (Fri-Mon)
• Call is at our Theda Care Appleton Hospital
• Call response time 30 minutes
• 1-2 holidays per year required

UNIT DETAILS (Endoscopy): Endoscopy nurses work in collaboration with doctors 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:

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid State of Wisconsin CNA Certification preferred.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
• One year of hospital experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant preferred

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

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TCA-Encircle - Appleton, Wisconsin

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