Patient Care Tech/CNA - Post Op General Surgical Unit (0.6 FTE/Days)

Overlake Medical Center & Clinics • Bellevue, WA

2d • $25 - $38

About The Position

Overlake Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician, Nurse Technician, or Nursing Assistant for its 36-bed Post-operative/General Surgical Unit (South 5), which serves adults and short-stay pediatric patients. The unit cares for patients undergoing vascular and general surgery, GI, GU, bariatric, head and neck, and breast reconstruction procedures. The position is listed as 0.6 FTE on days.

Patient Care Technicians provide care in a healthcare setting. The role requires a Nursing Assistant Certification, completion of a certified nursing assistant training program or equivalent documented nursing training, a high school diploma or equivalent, and Basic Life Support certification. Medical Assistant Registered licensure is required after hire; Overlake Hospital will sponsor it. Recent healthcare experience involving patient contact is preferred.

A Nursing Technician is a nursing student licensed under chapter 18.79.350 RCW, enrolled in good standing in a nursing program approved by the commission, and not yet graduated. The Nursing Technician provides direct patient care under a Registered Nurse's supervision and follows the applicable scope of practice and facility standards. The supervising Registered Nurse must be on the premises and quickly and easily available, and must assess patients before delegating nursing duties.

Candidates who have not completed their first clinical rotation may begin as Patient Care Technicians and later transition to Nursing Technician. The posted hourly range is $25.95–$38.38; a separate Nurse Technician rate of $24.75 per hour is also listed. Pay offers depend on relevant experience and internal equity, and some positions may have additional pay based on shift, certification, or education level.

Requirements

• Patient Care Technician: Nursing Assistant Certification (NA-C).
• Patient Care Technician: Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program or equivalent documented nursing training experience.
• Patient Care Technician: High school graduate or equivalent.
• Patient Care Technician: Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers certification.
• Patient Care Technician: Medical Assistant Registered (MA-R) licensure required post hire; Overlake Hospital will sponsor this licensure upon hire.
• Nurse Technician: High school graduate and completion of at least one clinical quarter of documented nursing training.
• Nurse Technician: Maintain eligibility for employment as a Nurse Technician and provide evidence of current enrollment and satisfactory completion of required clinical quarters in a state board-approved nursing program.
• Nurse Technician: Provide written documentation of current education level, knowledge, and skills; remain in good standing with the nursing program and provide proof at the end of every term.
• Nurse Technician: Registration with the Washington State Nursing Commission as a Nursing Technician.
• Nurse Technician: BLS Health Care Provider CPR certification.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Strong customer service and oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• One year of recent experience in a healthcare setting involving patient contact.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and computer familiarity.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, computer familiarity, hospital equipment handling, and record keeping for Nurse Technicians.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to patients and their families under the supervision of a Registered Nurse when working as a Nursing Technician.
• Follow the Nursing Technician scope of practice established by applicable Washington regulations and facility standards.
• Work with patients in a 36-bed postoperative/general surgical unit serving adults and short-stay pediatric patients.

Benefits

• Medical insurance premiums as low as $0 per month.
• Many Overlake services covered at 100%.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per year.
• Retirement plan matching starting at 5% and increasing to 7% after five years, with immediate vesting.
• Pre-tax and Roth after-tax retirement savings plans.
• Expanded Employee Assistance Program.
• Caregiver support program for childcare, eldercare, and other needs.
• Free parking and Orca transit passes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED