Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Unit Tech performs tasks involving direct and indirect patient care, treatment, transportation, and various clerical tasks.
Responsibilities
Observes, documents, and reports changes in patient activity and/or symptoms such as vital signs, respiration, discomfort, intake, output, weight, and bleeding.
Assists with or prepares patient for transport including moving patient to and from bed to gurney or wheelchair.
Transports patients, patient belongings and valuables, blood products, supplies, pharmaceuticals, equipment and specimens to and from various locations.
Acknowledges patient inquiries; responds or refers inquiries appropriately.
Answers patient call lights; determine nature of problem; respond within scope and/or obtain appropriate resources.
Assists RNs and other healthcare providers with wound care and patient procedures as directed.
Accountable for following the guidelines for attendance, punctuality and overall dependability.
Responsible for the 'Accountabilities' associated with this position in support of the organization.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Current certification as a Nursing Assistant (NA-C) in the State of Washington.
Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire.
Demonstrates ability to apply knowledge of basic patient care techniques and procedures in the care of the specific age group to which assigned.
Nice-to-haves
Recent experience in an acute care facility.
Benefits
Medical, vision and dental insurance
On-demand virtual health care
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Life and disability insurance
Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees