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

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Pay range

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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 HR@overlakehospital.org