Patient Care Technician(CNA)/ Nurse Technician - Cardiac Stroke/Telemetry (.9 FTE / Days)

Overlake; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Overlake Medical Center is seeking Patient Care Technicians for their Progressive Cardiac Unit. This role involves providing direct patient care in a critical setting, with a focus on cardiac recovery, and offers robust training opportunities along with competitive pay and benefits, including a sign-on bonus.

Benefits

Free public transportation pass (ORCA)

Generous PTO

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Competitive compensation package

Employee Assistance program

Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per year

Free parking

Qualifications

• Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program or equivalent required.
• One year recent experience in a health care setting involving patient contact preferred.
• Knowledge of EKG preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care to patients and their families under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Works in a 36 bed unit caring for cardiac patients including those recovering from open heart surgery.
• Assists in monitoring patient health and comfort during their stay.

Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Computer familiarity

Ability to read, write, and speak in English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program

Nursing Assistant-Certified (NA-C)

Medical Assistant-Registered (MA-R)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

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

Pay range:

$24.46 - $36.18

***This position is eligible for a $2,000 sign on bonus***

Overlake Medical Center and Clinics iscurrently seeking Patient Care Technicians (CNA)for our Progressive Cardiac Unit. This 36 bed unit has a patient populations that include open heart, post vascular surgeries, intermediate care and telemetry. The Progressive Cardiac Care Unit is also designated as the Stroke Unit. The Patient Care Technician provides direct patient care to patients and their families under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

.6 FTE (48 hourspertwo week pay period)

12 hour shift
DAYshift

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program or equivalent documented nursing training required.
• Nursing Assistant-Certified (NA-C) required.
• Medical Assistant-Registered (MA-R) also required (Overlake Hospital will sponsor this licensure).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers certificationrequired.
• One year recent experience in a health care setting involving patient contact is preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and EKG preferred.
• Computer familiarity is preferred.
• Knowledge and handling of hospital equipment, record keeping.
• Ability to read, write, and speak in the English language.

Benefits

• Free public transportation pass (ORCAorcacard.com)
• Competitive compensation package
• Generous PTO
• Medical, dental, vision
• 2 part retirement plan including matching
• Long term disability
• Flex spending
• Extended illness banked hours
• Free parking
• Employee Assistance program
• Professional development

Justa few of our employee perks

• Cell phone plan discounts
• Discounted Mariners and Sounders tickets
• Computer discounts
• Discounted lift tickets
• Discountedmovie tickets
• Discounted gym memberships
• Free Seattle Art Museum passes
• And much more

Nurse Technician Qualifications:

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.

• 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: $26.25/hour

Overlake is committed to providing ready access to a highly trained and compassionate medical team, who are consistent and comprehensive in coordination of care for all patients. Our group practice champions superior quality-of-care, superior outcomes, a superior patient experience, and work-life balance. We believe exceptional patient care comes naturally when our employees feel respected, valued and cared for too. These high standards and high expectations will give us the ability to recruit and retain the best healthcare teams in the region.

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.