CNA & Unit Tech — Ortho, Spine & Neuro Care

EvergreenHealth; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental insurance

Paid Time Off/Vacation

Tuition assistance for undergraduate

Job summary

EvergreenHealth is seeking a Unit Tech (CNA) under RN supervision to perform direct and indirect patient care, transportation, and clerical duties in a hospital setting.

Requirements include WA NA-C certification, BLS by hire date, and ability to apply basic patient care techniques for the target age group. Acute care experience preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Current NA-C certification in Washington state.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire.
• Ability to apply basic patient care techniques for the assigned age group.

Responsibilities

• Observe, document, and report changes in patient activity and vitals.
• Assist with transport of patients, belongings, and supplies as needed.
• Answer patient call lights and address inquiries within scope or escalate.
• Assist RNs with wound care and procedures as directed.
• Maintain attendance, punctuality, and dependable performance.

Skills

Patient care

Team communication

Documentation

Education

Nursing Assistant Certification (NA-C)

Job description

Wage Range: $25.47 - $39.10 per hour

Bonus:

• Up to $1,500.00 bonus for CNAs with minimum of 6 months experience and new employee of EvergreenHealth

Posted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity.

Job Summary
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Unit Tech performs tasks involving direct and indirect patient care, treatment, transportation, and various clerical tasks.

Primary Duties

1. Observes, documents, and reports changes in patient activity and/or symptoms such as vital signs, respiration, discomfort, intake, output, weight, and bleeding.
2. Assists with or prepares patient for transport including moving patient to and from bed to gurney or wheelchair. Transports patients, patient belongings and valuables, blood products, supplies, pharmaceuticals, equipment and specimens to and from various locations.
3. Acknowledges patient inquiries; responds or refers inquiries appropriately. Answers patient call lights; determine nature of problem; respond within scope and/or obtain appropriate resources.
4. Assists RNs and other healthcare providers with wound care and patient procedures as directed.
5. Accountable for following the guidelines for attendance, punctuality and overall dependability. Accountable for effective performance and follow-through of all assigned responsibilities and for completing responsibilities within designated (or agreed upon) timeframes. Completes responsibilities in a manner consistent with organizational policy, goals and values.
6. Responsible for the "Accountabilities" associated with this position in support of the organization.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

License, Certification, Education or Experience

REQUIREDfor the position:

• Current certification as a Nursing Assistant (NA-C) in the State of Washington.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire
• Demonstrates ability to apply knowledge of basic patient care techniques and procedures in the care of the specific age group to which assigned.

DESIREDfor the position:

• Recent experience in an acute care facility

Benefit Information:
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AtEvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.

• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• On-demand virtual health care
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Paid Time Off/Vacation
• Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
• Paid holidays
• Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Voluntary legal insurance
• Pay in lieu of benefits premiumprogram
• Free parking
• Commuter benefits

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This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement betweenEvergreenHealthand the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Healthcare 1199NW