Patient Care Technician/CNA - Orthopedic & Spine Surgery (0.9 FTE/Days)

Overlake Medical Center & Clinics • Bellevue, WA

6d • $26 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

Overlake Medical Center and Clinics is seeking a Patient Care Technician (CNA)/Nurse Technician for its Orthopedic Unit. The Patient Care Technician provides direct patient care to patients and their families under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

A Nursing Technician is a nursing student licensed under chapter 18.79.350 RCW, currently 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 does not practice independently. The RN must be on the premises, quickly and easily available, and must assess patients before delegating nursing duties. The Nursing Technician follows the scope of practice defined in applicable WACs and facility standards.

Candidates who have not completed their first clinical rotation may start as a Patient Care Technician and later transition to a Nursing Technician. The position is listed as 0.9 FTE, days. The posted hourly pay range is $25.95–$38.38; the Nurse Technician pay rate is $26.25 per hour. Pay may also vary based on shift, certification, education, relevant experience, and internal equity.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; the Nurse Technician qualification specifies high school graduation.
• Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program or equivalent documented nursing training for the Patient Care Technician/CNA role.
• Nursing Assistant-Certified (NA-C) required for the Patient Care Technician/CNA role.
• Medical Assistant-Registered (MA-R) required; Overlake Hospital will sponsor this licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers certification required for the Patient Care Technician/CNA role.
• For Nurse Technician eligibility, completion of at least one clinical quarter of documented nursing training and current enrollment in good standing in a nursing program approved by the state board of nursing.
• For Nurse Technician eligibility, provide documented evidence of current enrollment and satisfactory completion of required clinical quarters, written documentation of current education preparation and knowledge and skills, and proof of good standing at the end of every term.
• Registration with the Washington State Nursing Commission as a Nursing Technician is required for the Nurse Technician role.
• BLS Health Care Provider CPR Certification is required for the Nurse Technician role.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Maintain requirements to qualify for employment as a Nurse Technician, if applicable.
• Competency for the Nurse Technician role will be verified during orientation through competencies and a skills checklist.

Nice To Haves

• One year of recent experience in a health care setting involving patient contact.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and EKG.
• Computer familiarity.
• Knowledge and handling of hospital equipment and record keeping, listed as preferred for the Nurse Technician role.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to patients and their families under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• For Nursing Technician duties, work under direct RN supervision and follow the applicable scope of practice and facility standards.
• Handle hospital equipment and perform record keeping.

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.
• Local, visible leaders and a values-based work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED