Patient Care Tech
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, dignity, safety, and recovery while contributing to continuous improvement 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 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 patients’ conditions, disease states, 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 state NA-C exam, or be an LPN with the Washington State Nursing Commission.
- Have current healthcare provider American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) 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 pounds and pull up to 100 pounds.
- Complete quarterly American Heart Association Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification after hire using the facility’s 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.
- Support patient comfort, dignity, safety, and recovery through compassionate, respectful care.
- Assist with moving or supporting patients using proper body mechanics.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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