ER Med Surg Tech 1900-14 (2026-0836)

About the role

Provides/assists the direct nursing care of all patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse in the Department of Emergency Services.

Responsibilities

• Provide/assist in the direct nursing care (within scope of practice) of all patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Transport/escort patients via wheelchair, stretcher, or bed, along with all support equipment necessary (i.e., IV pumps, oxygen tanks). Utilizes IV tote safety devices on stretchers and/or obtains appropriate help in difficult transports.
• Clean and stock treatment areas or patient rooms as necessary, requested, or assigned.
• Clean all used instruments and equipment before CS pickup.
• Restock supplies and linen in all rooms. Clean all equipment, etc.
• Assist in keeping work areas, equipment and supplies clean and orderly as outlined by hospital policy.
• Clean and stock linen cart, stock blanket warmer.
• Clean medicine room refrigerator each month or as requested.
• Clean Dirty Utility room and Clean Utility room on each shift.
• Clean employee lounge and refrigerator as assigned.
• Clean refrigerator and store room when needed, on any shift as assigned.
• Each shift: clean assigned stretchers and wheelchairs. If any are missing, check floors and bring back to the department.
• Each shift: check BP cuffs, flashlights, suction heads, restraints, etc. in the rooms. If any are missing, replace.
• Clean and restock carts specific to the unit: Cast, OD, Burn, Eye, Pelvic, Trauma, Difficult Intubation, Line Cart.
• Once a month: clean all cupboards and drawers in all rooms.
• Daily: check outdated supplies. Completed check list and account for supplies/equipment each shift.
• Assist with admitting duties as needed including admission documentation (specific to unit).
• Coordinate daily activities with the charge nurse or zone lead.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited MA, Emergency Department Technician program, or CNA (with active Washington State Nursing Assistant - Certified license) and actively pursuing a nursing degree, OR EMT or Paramedic with field experience.
• EMT or Paramedic must have an active Washington State Registered Nursing Assistant License (RNA) prior to employment.
• BLS certification.
• Able to communicate effectively in English.
• If performing non-waived testing, must provide evidence of High School Diploma/GED Certificate, College Transcript, or license issued by the Washington State Department of Health.
• Complete HCA certification within 60 days of hire and maintain this certification throughout employment with VMC.

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal communication skills in a diverse population.
• Demonstrates ability to learn tasks and handle responsibility.
• Demonstrates ability to follow direction/instructions.
• Demonstrates skill in communication and customer relationships in a diverse population.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional developments of all age groups.
• Demonstrates ability to conform to Valley Values which are teamwork, respect, community centered, compassion, quality & innovation.
• One (1) year experience in a CNA or EMT field recommended.

Pay

Min $29.18 - Max $46.65/hrly. DOE

Schedule

Nights, Full Time, 0.9 FTE