ER Tech - Good Samaritan
About The Position
The Emergency Services Technician supports patient care and administrative and clinical procedures while collaborating with a team of practitioners to promote positive health care outcomes and patient experiences. The role assists with direct patient care as directed by a health care practitioner and helps maintain a safe, therapeutic and aesthetic environment. The technician uses knowledge of nursing education and experience to deliver care according to the nursing process and hospital policies, procedures and protocols. The position also contributes to quality improvement, patient experience, cost reduction, patient and staff learning, and ethical, holistic care that promotes patient autonomy, dignity and health across diverse backgrounds. This role is based at MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital, a 388-bed acute-care hospital in Puyallup with a 24-hour Emergency Department and trauma, neonatal, rehabilitation and children’s services. The position is listed at 0.9 FTE, with evening shifts on a 12-hour schedule.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current Washington state certification or licensure as a CNA or NA-R, MA-P, MA-C, or successful completion of an EMT training course.
- MA-P or EMT holders must obtain NA-R within 180 days of hire.
- CNA, NA-R or EMT holders must obtain MA-P by a date determined by location; Mary Bridge Hospital and Yakima locations do not require MA-P.
- Current BLS certification.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience within the last three years as a CNA, NA-R, corpsman or EMT in an emergency department, pre-hospital or acute-care setting.
Responsibilities
- Assist in providing direct patient care as directed by a health care practitioner.
- Use critical thinking to maintain a safe, therapeutic and aesthetic environment.
- Deliver nursing care using the nursing process and in accordance with hospital policies, procedures and protocols.
- Collaborate with the team to improve quality of care and patient experience and reduce costs.
- Foster a learning environment for patients and families, nursing staff and other members of the health care team.
- Advocate for ethical and holistic care that promotes the autonomy, dignity and health of patients from diverse ethnic and social backgrounds.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Competitive tuition assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
