Patient Care Technician/CNA - Post Op General Surgical Unit (0.6 FTE/Days)
About The Position
Overlake Medical Center is currently seeking a Patient Care Technician or Nurse Technician for our Post-operative/General Surgical Unit (South 5). Our Postoperative General Surgical Unit is 36 bed for adult and short stay pediatrics. Includes vascular and general surgery, GI, GU, bariatric, head and neck and breast reconstruction. 0.6 FTE/Days 24 hours per week, 12 hour shifts The Nursing Technician (NT) is a nursing student licensed under chapter 18.79.350 RCW, who is currently enrolled in good standing in a nursing program approved by the commission and has not graduated The Nursing Technician provides direct patient care to patients and their families under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, not independently. “Direct supervision” means that the licensed Registered Nurse is on the premises, is quickly and easily available, and that the patients have been assessed by the licensed Registered Nurse prior to the delegation of nursing duties to the Nursing Technician. The Nursing Technician follows the scope of practice as defined in WAC’s and facility standards.
Requirements
- Nursing Assistant Certification (NA-C) required.
- Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program or equivalent documented nursing training experience.
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers Certification (BLS) required.
- Medical Assistant Registered (MA-R) required post hire (Overlake Hospital will sponsor this licensure upon hire)
- One year recent experience in a health care setting involving patient contact preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and computer familiarity is preferred.
- Excellent customer service.
- Oral and written communication skills
- High school graduate and completion of at least one clinical quarter of documented nursing training required.
- Competency will be verified during orientation via competencies and skills checklist.
- Maintains requirements to qualify for employment as a Nurse Technician (NT).
- Must provide documented evidence of current enrollment and satisfactory completion of required clinical quarters in a nursing education program approved by the state board of nursing on commission in the state in which the program is located.
- Must provide written documentation of current level of education preparation and his/her knowledge and skills.
- Must remain in good standing with nursing program and provide proof at the end of every term.
- Registered with the Washington State Nursing Commission as a Nursing Technician is required.
- BLS Health Care Provider CPR Certification also required.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Computer familiarity is preferred.
- Knowledge and handling of hospital equipment, record keeping preferred.
- Ability to read, write and speak in the English language.
- Exposure to and contact with soaps, sterilants, body substances
- COVID-19 vaccination requirement: After October 18, 2021 all Washington state healthcare employees, contractors and volunteers will be required to provide proof of full COVID-19 immunization as a condition of employment. You must provide this proof before your first day of employment with Overlake. Please remember to bring your COVID-19 immunization card to your pre-hire health screening with our Employee Health team.
Nice To Haves
- One year recent experience in a health care setting involving patient contact preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and computer familiarity is preferred.
- Knowledge and handling of hospital equipment, record keeping preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient care to patients and their families under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
Benefits
- Medical insurance premiums as low as $0 per month.
- Many Overlake services covered at 100%.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per year.
- Generous 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.
- An expanded Employee Assistance Program.
- A caregiver support program to help with everything from childcare to eldercare.
- Free parking and Orca transit passes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
