Job Description

Department:

37200 AMC Oshkosh - Pain Management

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou rs Per Week:

24

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday - Thursday position. Variable days. Hours are from 7am-3:30pm

No holidays or weekends!

Assist with interventional pain management procedures prefer CNA or MA background.

Pay Range

$21.85 - $32.80

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs and/or assists in surgical diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including epidural steroid injections neuro stimulator electrode implants trigger point injections lumbar sympathetic blocks regional IV administrations epidural catheter insertions radio frequency ablations (RFAs) nerve injections with neurolysis discographies vertebralplasties and kyphoplasties.
• Performs point of care testing and records results. Monitors patients vital signs before during and after procedures.
• Organizes and prepares procedure room ensuring proper sterilization of instruments and equipment.
• Provides basic instructions and answers patients questions prior to procedures. Refers complex questions to RNs or physicians.
• Maintains working knowledge of all procedural equipment in the department and conducts routine maintenance suggested by the manufacturer and outlined in department policies and procedures.
• Processes patient prescription requests communicating patient needs to the physician.
• Prepares equipment for sterile processing by cleaning and wrapping instruments.
• Orders receives and stocks pain management department supplies and maintains adequate inventory.
• Assists clerical staff with office procedures including scheduling of appointments greeting of patients entry of patient charges and calling to remind patients of appointments.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties which require lifting and pushing/pulling while utilizing proper techniques.
• 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 patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the departments policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure Registration and/or Certification Required:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providerscertification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Education Required:

• High School Graduate.

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 2 years of experience in patient care that includes experiences in administering injections IV insertions and knowledge of prescription medications and dosage instructions.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities Required:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• 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.
• Exposed to normal office/clinic environment.
• 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 CommitmenttoYou:

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 teammates 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 andShort- 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

Required Experience:

IC

Job Tags

Daily paid, Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Work at office, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work

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