Emergency Department Tech (.9 FTE / Evening)

1 Overlake Medical Center & Clinics; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost premiums

100% covered services

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement matching

Pre-tax & Roth

Employee Assistance

Caregiver support

Free parking & transit

Job summary

Overlake Hospital Medical Center in Bellevue seeks an Emergency Department Technician to provide direct patient care under RN supervision. The role includes point-of-care testing, blood collection, and specimen transport in a 40-bed Level III ED.

Qualifications include WA NA-C/NA-R or MA-P, BLS, and at least 1 year of healthcare experience; strong English communication and hospital equipment handling are preferred. Evening shifts available and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• WA Nursing Assistant Certification (NA-C/NA-R) required or will be considered NA-R
• MA-P (Phlebotomist) credential required or to be obtained within 90 days
• BLS for Healthcare Providers required
• Minimum 1 year recent healthcare experience preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology and EKG preferred
• Computer familiarity recommended
• Strong patient-focused customer service and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Perform waived and moderately complex point-of-care testing per protocol.
• Obtain blood samples and transport specimens for testing.
• Assist with patient and family care in a 40-bed Level III ED setting.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

English proficiency

Hospital equipment handling

Education

Washington NA-C/NA-R credential

MA-P phlebotomy credential

BLS for Healthcare Providers

Job description

Welcome to a medical center where you're the center of attention. Pay range: - Hourly $25.95 - $38.38 Overlake Medical Center is currently seeking an Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech) for our Bellevue Campus Emergency Department. The ED Tech provides direct patient care to patients and their families under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. May provide care to patients of various ages. May also perform waived and moderately complex point of care testing and associated quality activities outlined in protocol and procedures; obtain blood samples from patients, transport sample and other potentially biohazardous specimen for point of care. Overlake's Emergency Department is a 40-bed Level III Trauma Center that serves as the back-up hospital to Harborview Medical Center in the event of a large-scale emergency or regional disaster. Part Time (.9 FTE - 72 hours per two-week pay period) Mix of 8 and 12-hour shifts (11 am - 11 pm & 3p - 11p) Evenings

Qualifications

• Washington State Nursing Assistant - Certified (NA-C) required or will consider Washington State Nursing Assistant Registered (NA-R).
• Washington State Medical Assistant - Phlebotomist (MA-P).
• NOTE: Must obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS) required.
• Minimum of one year of recent experience in a health care setting involving patient contact preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and EKG preferred.
• Computer familiarity is preferred.
• Knowledge and handling of hospital equipment and record keeping.
• Excellent customer service, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak in the English language.

Why join Overlake?

We're proud to offer benefits that support you in every stage of your career and life. But it's our inspirational culture that has made it one of America's Top 150 places to work in healthcare for several years in a row. Local, visible leaders who care about you. A values-based work environment.

• 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.

If this sounds like an environment where you'll thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

How much will this job pay?

Posted pay ranges represent the entire pay scale, 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 pay based on shift, certification or level of education. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience and internal equity. If you have questions about Overlake's pay practices, employee benefits or the pay for a specific position, please contact [e-mail]

Overlake Medical Center is a 349-bed, nonprofit regional medical center offering a full range of advanced medical services to the Puget Sound region. Led by a volunteer board of trustees, we employ nearly 3,000 people and have some 1,000 active and courtesy providers on our medical staff, including more than 200 providers who are employed by the organization. We were the first Level III Trauma Center on the Eastside and we are known for providing award-winning, compassionate and patient-centered care. Our commitment to maintaining the highest standards in medical care is a major reason our patients and their families choose Overlake. It is also the reason why we've received many awards and recognitions both regionally and nationally. Overlake was started by community volunteers, and still depends upon volunteers to support the operations of the hospital. Find out more about volunteer opportunities. To find out how to get to Overlake, view our maps and directions. Overlake has a variety of publications that you can receive in your home for added health and wellness information in addition to our annual report. We also produce a community health needs assessment (CHNA) and Implementation Strategy to help us outline how the hospital will give back to the community in the form of health care and other community health services to address unmet community needs. For questions and comments related to CHNA, please email us.

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.