Patient Care Tech
About The Position
As a Certified Nursing Assistant at Virginia Mason Medical Center, the Patient Care Tech is an essential member of the Team Medicine approach and delivers 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 position 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 and 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, active NA-R certification 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 (BLS) certification by the date of hire.
- Excellent organizational, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Basic skills using a PC.
- 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 using facility-provided resources; outside RQI competency resources are not accepted for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.
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 changes in patient conditions, disease states, or symptoms to the Registered Nurse.
- Provide compassionate, respectful care that promotes patient comfort and dignity.
- Support patient safety and recovery as part of a collaborative care team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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