CNA / Unit Tech - Ortho, Spine and Neurology Unit (.6 FTE, Days)

Pay

Wage range: $26.75 – $41.06 per hour. Posted wage ranges represent the entire range 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 premiums based on shift, certifications, or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education, and internal equity.

Bonus: Up to $1,500.00 for CNAs with a minimum of 6 months experience who are new employees of EvergreenHealth.

About the role

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Unit Tech performs tasks involving direct and indirect patient care, treatment, transportation, and various clerical tasks.

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 patient for transport including moving patient 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 nature of 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.
• Accountable for effective performance and follow-through of all assigned responsibilities and for completing responsibilities within designated (or agreed upon) timeframes.
• Completes responsibilities in a manner consistent with organizational policy, goals, and values.
• Responsible for the "Accountabilities" associated with this position in support of the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required

• 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.

Desired

• 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

Additional information

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Healthcare 1199NW.