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Valley Medical Center in Renton, WA is seeking an ER Medical Surgical Technician for night shifts. The role provides/assists direct nursing care under RN supervision in the Emergency Department, with a 0.9 FTE and full-time scheduling.
The position requires completion of an accredited MA program and active BLS certification, plus English communication skills. Unit prerequisites include pursuing a nursing degree and potential CNA/EMT pathways.
Job Title: ER Med Surg Tech 1900-13
Req: 2026-0836
Location: VMC Main Campus
Department: Emergency Department
Shift: Nights
Type: Full Time
FTE: 0.9
Hours:
City State: Renton, WA
Category SEIU-Service
Salary Range: Min $29.18 - Max $46.65/hrly. DOE
Job Description:
VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
Patient Care Services
The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.
TITLE: Medical Surgical Technician
JOB OVERVIEW: Provides/assists the direct nursing care of all patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
AREA OF ASSIGNMENT: Department of Emergency Services or Critical Care
HOURS OF WORK: Variable
RESPONSIBLE TO: Unit Manager/Supervisor/Charge Nurse/ Registered Nurse
Unit specific prerequisites-see Addendum.
See Generic Job Description for Clinical Support Partner.
Transport/escort patients via wheelchair, stretcher, or bed, along with all support equipment necessary. i.e. IV pumps, oxygen tanks. Utilizes IV tote safety devices on stretchers and/or obtains appropriate help in difficult transports
Cleans and stocks treatment areas or patient rooms as necessary, requested, or assigned.
Cleans all used instruments and equipment before CS pickup.
Restocks supplies and linen in all rooms.
Cleans all equipment, etc.
Assists in keeping work areas, equipment and supplies clean and orderly as outlined by hospital policy.
Clean and stock linen cart, stock blanket warmer.
Clean medicine room refrigerator each month or as requested.
Clean Dirty Utility room and Clean Utility room on each shift.
Clean employee lounge and refrigerator as assigned.
Clean refrigerator and store room when needed, on any shift as assigned.
Each shift; clean assigned stretchers and wheelchairs. If any are missing, check floors and bring back to the department.
Each shift, check BP cuffs, flashlights, suction heads, restraints, etc. in the rooms. If any are missing, replace.
Clean and restock carts specific to the unit; Cast, OD, Burn, Eye, Pelvic, Trauma, Difficult Intubation, Line Cart.
Once a month, clean all cupboards and drawers in all rooms.
Daily - check outdated supplies.
Completed check list and account for supplies/equipment each shift.
Assists with admitting duties as needed including admission documentation. (Specific to unit)
Coordinates daily activities with the charge nurse or zone lead.
Emergency Services
Completion of an accredited MA, Emergency Department Technician program, or
CNA (with active Washington State Nursing Assistant - Certified license) and
Actively pursuing a nursing degree, or EMT or Paramedic with field experience.
EMT or Paramedic must have an active Washington State Registered Nursing Assistant License (RNA) prior to employment.
One (1) year experience in a CNA or EMT field recommended.
Previous Critical Care experience, required. One (1) year Critical Care experience, preferred.
Unit specific prerequisites-see Addendum.
Emergency Services
Completion of an accredited MA, Emergency Department Technician program, or
CNA (with active Washington State Nursing Assistant - Certified license) and
Actively pursuing a nursing degree, or EMT or Paramedic with field experience.
EMT or Paramedic must have an active Washington State Registered Nursing Assistant License (RNA) prior to employment.
One (1) year experience in a CNA or EMT field recommended.
Previous Critical Care experience, required. One (1) year Critical Care experience, preferred.