CNA / Unit Tech - Oncology Unit (.9 FTE Nights)

$50,440 - $76,482/Yr

EvergreenHealth - Kirkland, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Kirkland, WA

Hospitals

About the position

The Unit Tech position at EvergreenHealth involves providing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role includes a variety of tasks such as patient transportation, documentation of vital signs, and assisting with wound care and other procedures. The Unit Tech is responsible for ensuring patient comfort and safety while adhering to organizational policies and values.

Responsibilities

• Observes, documents, and reports changes in patient activity and/or symptoms such as vital signs, respiration, discomfort, intake, output, weight, and bleeding.
• Assists with or prepares patients for transport including moving patients to and from bed to gurney or wheelchair.
• Transports patients, patient belongings and valuables, blood products, supplies, pharmaceuticals, equipment, and specimens to and from various locations.
• Acknowledges patient inquiries; responds or refers inquiries appropriately.
• Answers patient call lights; determines the nature of the problem; responds within scope and/or obtains appropriate resources.
• Assists RNs and other healthcare providers with wound care and patient procedures as directed.
• Accountable for following the guidelines for attendance, punctuality, and overall dependability.
• Completes responsibilities in a manner consistent with organizational policy, goals, and values.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current certification as a Nursing Assistant (NA-C) in the State of Washington.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire.
• Demonstrates ability to apply knowledge of basic patient care techniques and procedures in the care of the specific age group to which assigned.

Nice-to-haves

• Recent experience in an acute care facility.

Benefits

• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• On-demand virtual health care
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Paid Time Off/Vacation
• Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
• Paid holidays
• Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Voluntary legal insurance
• Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
• Free parking
• Commuter benefits