Patient Care Tech - Jones 5 Procedural Admit PACU

CommonSpirit Health • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Virginia Mason Medical Center, the Patient Care Tech is an essential member of the Team Medicine approach, delivering compassionate, direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role supports patient comfort and dignity and contributes to patient safety and recovery, in alignment with the Virginia Mason Production System.

The Patient Care Tech assists patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, feeding, and basic hygiene. The role also includes performing basic patient care activities such as taking vital signs, performing EKGs, and conducting bedside tests such as blood glucose monitoring. The employee observes and reports changes in patient condition, disease state, or symptoms to the Registered Nurse to support timely interventions and coordinated care.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Nursing Assistant program, military medical specialty training, or a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant, or active NA-R status with proof of passing the Washington State NA-C exam, or LPN licensure with the Washington State Nursing Commission.
• Current healthcare provider American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR) certification by the hire date.
• Excellent organizational, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Basic PC skills.
• Ability to lift, move, or assist patients using proper body mechanics.
• Ability to occasionally lift or push up to 50 pounds and pull up to 100 pounds.
• Complete quarterly American Heart Association Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification after hire through facility-provided resources; outside RQI competency resources are not accepted for CommonSpirit Health compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, feeding, and basic hygiene.
• Perform basic patient care activities, including taking vital signs, performing EKGs, and conducting bedside tests such as blood glucose monitoring.
• Observe and report patient conditions, symptoms, and changes in disease state to the Registered Nurse.
• Deliver compassionate, respectful care that promotes patient comfort and dignity.
• Use proper body mechanics when lifting, moving, or assisting patients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed