Patient Care Technician(CNA)/ Nurse Tech - Cardiac Stroke/Telemetry (0.9 FTE / Day)

Overlake Hospital Medical Center • Bellevue, WA

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About The Position

Overlake Medical Center and Clinics is hiring Patient Care Technicians (CNA) for its 36-bed Progressive Cardiac Unit, which serves patients recovering from open-heart and post-vascular surgeries and provides intermediate care and telemetry. The unit is also designated as the Stroke Unit. Patient Care Technicians provide direct care to patients and their families under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

The role is 0.9 FTE, or 72 hours per two-week pay period, on 12-hour day shifts. Candidates who have not completed their first clinical rotation may begin as Patient Care Technicians and later transition to Nursing Technician.

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. Nursing Technicians provide direct patient care under a Registered Nurse’s direct supervision and do not practice independently. The supervising nurse must be on the premises and readily available, and must assess patients before delegating nursing duties. Nursing Technicians must follow the applicable WAC scope of practice and facility standards.

The work involves exposure to and contact with soaps, sterilants, and body substances. The listed hourly pay range is $25.95–$38.38 for the Patient Care Technician role; the Nurse Technician pay rate is $26.25 per hour. Additional pay may be available based on shift, certification, or education level. Offers are based on relevant experience and internal equity.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; Nurse Technician candidates must be high school graduates.
• Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program or equivalent documented nursing training for the Patient Care Technician role.
• Nursing Assistant-Certified (NA-C) certification required for Patient Care Technicians.
• Medical Assistant-Registered (MA-R) required for Patient Care Technicians; Overlake Hospital will sponsor this licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers certification required for Patient Care Technicians; BLS Health Care Provider CPR certification required for Nurse Technicians.
• For Nurse Technicians, completion of at least one clinical quarter of documented nursing training.
• Nurse Technician candidates must be currently enrolled and in good standing in a nursing program approved by the state board of nursing, must not have graduated, and must provide documented evidence of enrollment and satisfactory completion of required clinical quarters.
• Nurse Technician candidates must provide written documentation of their current education level, knowledge, and skills; remain in good standing and provide proof at the end of every term; and be registered with the Washington State Nursing Commission as a Nursing Technician.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Knowledge of medical terminology for Nurse Technicians.

Nice To Haves

• One year of recent experience in a health care setting involving patient contact.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and EKG for Patient Care Technicians.
• Computer familiarity.
• Knowledge of and ability to handle hospital equipment and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to patients and their families under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• For Nursing Technicians, perform delegated nursing duties only under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and follow applicable WAC scope-of-practice requirements and facility standards.
• Handle hospital equipment and maintain records.

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, including childcare and eldercare assistance.
• Free parking and Orca transit passes.
• Values-based work environment and local, visible leaders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED