Emergency Services Tech, Capitol Hill (36 hrs - nights)

Kaiser Permanente; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Seattle, WA seeks a Medical Assistant Phlebotomist to support nursing staff in patient care and documentation. You will obtain vital signs, assist with basic wound care, and perform phlebotomy as directed, while maintaining clean, sterile techniques.

Strong communication with patients and staff is essential, and ongoing CPR certification is required. A high school diploma or GED, plus EMR documentation skills, completes the profile.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience in an emergency department or urgent care.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) at hire.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assists nursing staff with patient care duties ensuring safety and comfort.
• Obtains vital signs and basic procedures; documents in EMR.
• Maintains department supplies per standards.
• Demonstrates sterile and isolation technique knowledge.
• Assists with crutch walking and applies splints under supervision.
• Functions as phlebotomist as directed.

Skills

Communication skills

Sterile technique

Phlebotomy procedures

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary:

Assists nursing staff by performing designated duties related to patient care in a manner conducive to their safety, comfort, and welfare. Adheres to instructions given by the nursing/medical staff and performs only those duties as described in the EST skills list and in accordance with established standards. All care provided is documented per department standards. Demonstrates strong communication skills in dealing with staff and consumers, and projects a professional demeanor. Participates in classes and skills labs, continuing education, and current CPR certification.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assists nursing staff by performing designated duties related to patient care in a manner conducive to their safety, comfort, and welfare (obtains vital signs, EKGs, basic wound care, etc). Documents care in electronic medical record.
• Maintains supplies per department standards.
• Demonstrates good knowledge and practice of sterile and isolation techniques.
• Assists with instructing patient in crutch walking.
• Applies splints and orthopedic appliances under the direction of the RN or practitioner. Functions as a phlebotomist as directed by the RN or practitioner.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Minimum one (1) year of clinical experience in an emergency department or urgent care setting.
• Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.

Education

• High School Diploma OR General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certificate (Washington) within 4 months of hire AND Registered Medical Assistant (Washington) within 4 months of hire

OR

• Interim Medical Assistant Certificate (Washington) within 4 months of hire

OR

• Medical Assistant Certificate (Washington) required at hire

• Basic Life Support required at hire

Additional Requirements:

• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge and skill in emergency services protocols, patient safety, and clinical standards.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, visitors, and clinical staff.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of clinical experience in an emergency department or urgent care setting.
• Medical Assistant-Certified credential or Interim Medical Assistant-Certified credential by date of hire/transfer.
• Washington State Department of Health issued credential. Interim credential expires one (1) year from date of issuance.
• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program.
• EMT training.
• MA training.