Emergency Department Technician

Overlake; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement match

Tax-advantaged savings

EAP program

Caregiver support

Free parking

Orca transit passes

Job summary

Overlake Medical Center in Bellevue seeks an Emergency Department Technician to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in our busy ED. This role may perform waived and moderately complex point-of-care testing, obtain blood samples, transport specimens, and support patients of various ages; readiness to handle hospital equipment and keep accurate records.

Qualifications include WA NA-C or WA NA-R licensure, MA-P with 90 days, BLS, at least one year of healthcare

Qualifications

• WA NA-C or WA NA-R licensure required or MA-P with 90 days to obtain.
• BLS for Health Care Providers required.
• Minimum 1 year healthcare experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and EKG preferred.
• Computer familiarity and record-keeping skills expected.
• Excellent customer service and strong English communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision in the ED.
• May perform waived and moderately complex point-of-care testing.
• Obtain blood samples and transport specimens for testing.
• Support patients of various ages and maintain patient records.
• Assist with equipment handling and care activities as needed.

Skills

Patient care

English communication

Medical terminology

EKG knowledge

Computer literacy

Blood draw

Team collaboration

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.

Qualifications:

• Requires one of the following active licensures upon hire: 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 andrecord 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 us 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]