Observation Unit Tech at Froedtert in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Job Description:

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Location: US:WI:MILWAUKEE at our FROEDTERT HOSPITAL facility.

FTE: 0.600000

Shift: Shift 1

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Observation Unit Technician (OBS Tech) performs routine service duties and basic nursing procedures necessary to provide for care, comfort, and safety of patients in the Observation Unit. May also float to Emergency Department to provide additional support. Reports to nurse manager. Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:

One to two years of previous experience as a Patient Care Tech (PCT) or Emergency Medical Technician is required.

EDUCATION DESCRIPTION:

High School diploma or equivalent is required. Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program is required.

SPECIAL SKILLS DESCRIPTION:

Ability to read, write and communicate complicated verbal and written communications at a level normally acquired through completion of a high school education.

LICENSURE DESCRIPTION:

State of Wisconsin Emergency Medical Technician License or State of Wisconsin Nursing Assistant Certification is required. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required.

Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health

Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:

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  Paid time off
  


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  Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
  


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  Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
  


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  Referral bonuses
  


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  Retirement plan - 403b
  


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  Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
  


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  Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available
  

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.