CNA / Unit Tech - Ortho, Spine and Neurology Unit (.6 FTE, Days)
About The Position
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Unit Tech performs tasks involving direct and indirect patient care, treatment, transportation, and various clerical tasks. The position is in the Orthopedic, Spine and Neurology department in Kirkland, Washington, and is a part-time day role working 24 hours per week. The Unit Tech observes, documents, and reports changes in patient activity or symptoms; assists with patient preparation and transport; transports patients and related items between locations; responds to patient inquiries and call lights; and assists nurses and other healthcare providers with wound care and procedures as directed. The role also requires dependable attendance, effective follow-through on assigned responsibilities, and work consistent with organizational policies, goals, and values. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Current certification as a Nursing Assistant (NA-C) in the State of Washington.
- Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire.
- Ability to apply knowledge of basic patient care techniques and procedures to the care of the assigned specific age group.
Nice To Haves
- Recent experience in an acute care facility.
Responsibilities
- Observe, document, and report changes in patient activity or symptoms, including vital signs, respiration, discomfort, intake, output, weight, and bleeding.
- Assist with or prepare patients for transport, including moving them between a bed and a gurney or wheelchair.
- Transport patients, patient belongings and valuables, blood products, supplies, pharmaceuticals, equipment, and specimens between locations.
- Acknowledge patient inquiries and respond to or refer them appropriately.
- Answer patient call lights, determine the nature of the problem, and respond within scope or obtain appropriate resources.
- Assist RNs and other healthcare providers with wound care and patient procedures as directed.
- Meet attendance, punctuality, dependability, and assigned-responsibility expectations.
- Complete assigned responsibilities within designated or agreed-upon timeframes and in accordance with organizational policies, goals, and values.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
- Paid Time Off/Vacation
- Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
- Paid holidays
- Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
- Voluntary identity theft protection
- Voluntary legal insurance
- Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
- Free parking
- Commuter benefits
- Bonus up to $1,500 for eligible CNAs with at least six months of experience who are new EvergreenHealth employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
