CNA / Unit Tech - Ortho, Spine and Neurology Unit (.9 FTE, Nights)

Pay

Wage range: $26.75 – $41.06 per hour. Posted ranges represent the entire minimum-to-maximum span; actual offers are based on years of relevant experience, education level, and internal equity. Some positions offer additional premiums for shift, certifications, or degrees.

Bonus: Up to $1,500 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 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

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

Qualifications

• Recent experience in an acute care facility (desired).

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

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