Patient Care Tech/CNA - Post Op General Surgical Unit (0.6 FTE/Days)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance premiums as low as $

Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000

Generous retirement plan matching

Pre-tax and Roth retirement savings

Free parking and transit passes

Job summary

Overlake Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician or Nurse Technician for the Post-operative/General Surgical Unit (South 5). The unit is a 36-bed environment for adult and short-stay pediatrics, covering vascular, general surgery, GI, GU, bariatric, head and neck, and breast reconstruction.

Requirements include Nursing Assistant Certification (NA-C), CNA program completion, high school diploma, BLS, MA-R licensure post-hire (sponsored), and at least one year of healthcare experience

Qualifications

• NA-C required.
• Completion of a CNA training program or equivalent nursing training experience.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• BLS certification required for Health Care Providers.
• MA-R licensure required post hire (sponsorship provided).
• One year of recent health-care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Assist nursing staff in post-operative and general surgical care.
• Document patient information accurately in the medical record.
• Maintain unit safety, cleanliness and supply levels.
• Assist with patient and family education as directed.

Skills

Customer service

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Nursing Assistant Certification (NA-C)

High School Diploma

CNA Training Program

Tools

Computer familiarity

Job description

Welcome to a medical center where you're the center of attention. Pay range: - Hourly $25.95 - $38.38 Job Posting Overlake Medical Center is currently seeking a Patient Care Technician or Nurse Technician for our Post-operative/General Surgical Unit (South 5).

Our Postoperative General Surgical Unit is 36 bed for adult and short stay pediatrics. Includes vascular and general surgery, GI, GU, bariatric, head and neck and breast reconstruction.

0.6 FTE/Days Patient Care Technician Qualifications Nursing Assistant Certification (NA-C) required. Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program or equivalent documented nursing training experience. High school graduate or equivalent. Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers Certification (BLS) required. Medical Assistant Registered (MA-R) required post hire (Overlake Hospital will sponsor this licensure upon hire) One year recent experience in a health care setting involving patient contact preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology and computer familiarity is preferred. Excellent customer service. Oral and written communication skills

The Nursing Technician (NT) is a nursing student licensed under chapter 18.79.350 RCW, who is currently enrolled in good standing in a nursing program approved by the commission and has not graduated

The Nursing Technician provides direct patient care to patients and their families under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, not independently. “Direct supervision” means that the licensed Registered Nurse is on the premises, is quickly and easily available, and that the patients have been assessed by the licensed Registered Nurse prior to the delegation of nursing duties to the Nursing Technician. The Nursing Technician follows the scope of practice as defined in WAC’s and facility standards.

Nurse Technician Qualifications: High school graduate and completion of at least one clinical quarter of documented nursing training required. Competency will be verified during orientation via competencies and skills checklist. Maintains requirements to qualify for employment as a Nurse Technician (NT). Must provide documented evidence of current enrollment and satisfactory completion of required clinical quarters in a nursing education program approved by the state board of nursing on commission in the state in which the program is located. Must provide written documentation of current level of education preparation and his/her knowledge and skills. Must remain in good standing with nursing program and provide proof at the end of every term. Registered with the Washington State Nursing Commission as a Nursing Technician is required. BLS Health Care Provider CPR Certification also required. Knowledge of medical terminology. Computer familiarity is preferred. Knowledge and handling of hospital equipment, record keeping preferred. Ability to read, write and speak in the English language. Exposure to and contact with soaps, sterilants, body substances

Candidates who have not yet completed their first clinical rotation have the option to start as Patient Care Technician and later transition to a Nursing Technician

Nurse Tech Pay Rate: $24.75/hour

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]

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.