CNA / Patient Care Technician

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

UW Medicine UW Medical Center-Montlake’s Resource Team / Float Pool is hiring Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) / Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) to provide direct and indirect patient and family care under the general supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role is per diem, with a stated 90% FTE (36 hours a week), variable work shifts, and no set schedule. The posting also identifies the position as temporary and lists its FTE as 0.00%.

Requirements

• Current, valid Certified Nursing Assistant Certification (NAC) with Washington State; applicants should indicate their NA-C credential number on their resume.
• High school graduation and six months of experience involving direct patient care or customer service in a health care setting, or equivalent education/experience.
• Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider CPR card by the start date.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except where legal requirements apply, such as licensure, certification, or registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect care to patients and their families under the general supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, showering, dressing, getting in and out of bed or a chair, walking, toileting, and eating.
• Maintain a safe environment of care.
• Transport patients.
• Prepare patients for surgery.
• Perform non-invasive lab procedures.
• Transport equipment and supplies.
• Assist with treatments.
• Perform clerical tasks.
• Take vital signs.

Benefits

• Benefits information is available at the University of Washington benefits website for temporary, per diem, and less-than-half-time positions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED