Patient Care Technician/CNA - Float Pool (.9 FTE/Days)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Orca transit passes

Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000/yr

Low medical insurance premiums

Retirement plan matching

Employee Assistance Program

Caregiver support program

Job summary

Overlake Medical Center & Clinics invites applications for its Float Pool Patient Care Technicians (PCTs). This role supports nursing teams by providing direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, across multiple units including Medical, Surgical, Orthopedics, Telemetry, and Critical Care.

Candidates should have NA-C certification, High School diploma, and CNA training; MA-R licensure is required or sponsorable.

Qualifications

• CNA certification required.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Completion of CNA Training Program or equivalent nursing training.
• 1+ year hospital CNA experience preferred.
• MA-R licensure required or sponsored by facility.
• BLS CPR certification.
• Experience in healthcare setting with patient contact preferred.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Assist multiple departments to deliver care and positive patient experience.
• Support float pool in Medical, Surgical, Orthopedics, Telemetry and Critical Care units.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma

CNA training program

Nursing program enrollment

Tools

Medical terminology

Computer literacy

Hospital equipment handling

Job description

Welcome to a medical center where you're the center of attention.

Pay Range

Hourly

$25.95 - $38.38

This is a .9 FTE, 12-Hour, Night shift position (72 hours in a two-week work schedule, including every other weekend).

Benefits, free parking, and generous perks!!

The Float Pool at Overlake Hospital is a high-performing, energetic, compassionate team who enjoys variety, thrives in an independent environment, and demonstrates high levels of customer service throughout the hospital. We are seeking positive, self-motivated Patient Care Technicians who collaborate well with multiple departments to provide our patients excellent care and an excellent experience. Successful candidates consistently demonstrate professionalism, a positive attitude, strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, and great communication skills.

Float Pool PCT’s are highly flexible and provide care and/or observation for a diverse patient population in various units, including Medical, Surgical, Orthopedics, Telemetry, and Critical Care. NA-C experience required, and hospital experience and/or nursing school experience strongly preferred. PCT's in the Float Pool enjoy regular training opportunities in a culture that recognizes professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Nursing Assistant Certification (NA-C) required.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program or equivalent documented nursing training experience.
• 1+ year working in a hospital environment as a CNA strongly preferred.
• Medical Assistant Registered (MA-R) also required (Overlake Hospital will sponsor this licensure upon hire)
• Health Care Provider CPR Certification.
• 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.
• *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
• Exposure to and contact with soaps, sterilants, body substances

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 Ten thousand dollars 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.

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,