Patient Care Tech - Jones 5 Procedural Admit PACU
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, contributes to patient safety and recovery, and aligns with continuous innovation through 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 involves 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 patients’ conditions or symptoms to the Registered Nurse to support timely interventions and coordinated care.
Requirements
- Complete an accredited Nursing Assistant program, military medical specialty training, or a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
- Hold current Certified Nursing Assistant certification, or active NA-R status with proof of passing the Washington NA-C exam, or be an LPN with the Washington State Nursing Commission.
- Hold current healthcare provider American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR) certification by the hire date.
- Have excellent organizational, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Have basic PC skills.
- Be able to lift, move, or assist patients using proper body mechanics.
- Be able to occasionally lift or push up to 50 lbs. and pull up to 100 lbs.
- Complete quarterly American Heart Association Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification after hire using facility-internal 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, disease-state changes, or symptoms to the Registered Nurse.
- Provide respectful, compassionate care that promotes patient comfort and dignity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
