Observation UNIT TECH, FH - Observation UNIT

Observation Unit Technician

Location: US:WI:MILWAUKEE at our FROEDTERT HOSPITAL facility. This job is ON-SITE.

FTE: 0.600000 Standard Hours: 24.00 Shift: Shift 3 Shift Details: Holidays: Weekends:

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.

Experience Description: A minimum of 1 year 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 within 30 days of hire.

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: Paid time off Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin Referral bonuses Retirement plan - 403b Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available.