Provides technical care to patients including phlebotomy, IV starts, wound care, and monitoring vital signs. Coordinates patient communications and documents procedures within the Electronic Health Record system.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school diploma and certification as a Nurse Aide or EMT (Basic, IV, Intermediate, or Paramedic). BLS certification for Healthcare Providers must be obtained within six months.
high schoolprofessional certificateAttention To DetailTime ManagementInterpersonal CommunicationPhlebotomyElectronic Health RecordsWound CarePatient PositioningPatient TransportBasic Computer SkillsFoley Catheter InsertionVital Sign MonitoringIV Starts
Job description
Department
36102
AMC
Oshkosh -
Emergency
Department
Status:
Part time
Benefits
Eligible:
Yes
Hours
Per
Week: 24
Schedule
Details/Additional
Information: 2 shifts per week, Mondays and Thursday nights 1900-0730. Two week rotating block schedule requiring every other weekend and holiday rotation. Pay Range $21.85 - $32.80
Major
Responsibilities: Assists the physicians and registered nurses in providing technical care of the patients by performing phlebotomy and IV starts, transporting patients to other departments, placing patient on cardiac and vital sign monitors, performs wound care, inserts Foley catheters, and obtains lab specimens. Documents information/procedures and promptly communicates observations, concerns and needs of the patient to the registered nurse. Processes daily patient charges and/or related procedure through the Electronic Health record (EHR). Collaborates with physicians to support communications required to facilitate patient care. Coordinates and facilitates all forms of communications (phone, verbal, paging, electronic, fax, and EMS system). Maintains a clean and safe working environment, following department safety policies and standard precautions. Monitors equipment and troubleshoots minor problems. Arranges repair of major malfunctions. Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
Licensure,
Registration, and/or
Certification
Required: Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the State Registry in which the team member practices., or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic license issued by the state of Wisconsin, or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic Intravenous license issued by the state of Wisconsin, or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Intermediate license issued by the state of Wisconsin, or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Paramedic license issued by the state in which the team member practices., and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Adoption Assistance
Educational Assistance Program
Retirement Plans With Employer Match
Education
Required: High School Graduate.
Experience
Required: No experience required.
Knowledge,
Skills &
Abilities
Required: Basic computer skills and ability to work with Electronic Health Record (EHR). Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with physicians, staff, patients and their families. Must maintain skill and recertification as required by regulation and organization. Ability to effectively manage time and priorities. High level of attention to detail. Certification Addendum Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g.DNV, CARF or others).
Physical
Requirements and
Working
Conditions: Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently during work shift.
Must be able to: Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist. Lift up to 20 lbs over the head. Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
Must be able to: Push/pull with 30 lbs of force. Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present. Will be required to use foot pedals on carts or machines.
Will be exposed to the following hazards on a continuous basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, and blood and body fluids. Will be required to wear gloves, goggles, and gowns on an as-needed basis. Must have functional sight and hearing. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Our
Commitment to
You:
Advocate
Health offers a comprehensive suite of
Total
Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational
Assistance
Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials.
Combined,
Advocate and
Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care
