Patient Care Tech

Job Summary

You will be an invaluable and essential member of our "Team Medicine" approach, delivering compassionate, direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will enhance patient comfort, promote dignity, and contribute directly to the safety and recovery of our patients, aligning with our commitment to continuous innovation through the Virginia Mason Production System.

Responsibilities

• Meticulously assist patients with all activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, feeding, and basic hygiene.
• Precisely perform basic patient care activities such as taking vital signs, performing EKGs, and conducting bedside tests like blood glucose monitoring.
• Accurately observe and report any changes in disease state or symptoms to the Registered Nurse.
• Leverage foundational clinical skills and innate compassion to build trust and provide comprehensive, respectful care within a collaborative team setting.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of an accredited Nursing Assistant (or military medical specialty training) program OR Licensed Practical Nursing program
• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (or active NA-R and proof of passing the WA NA-C exam) or LPN with the Washington State Nursing Commission
• Current healthcare provider American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR) certification
• Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills
• Basic skills in using a PC
• Must be able to lift, move or assist patients using proper body mechanics
• The ability to occasionally lift or push up to 50 lbs. and pull up to 100 lbs.

Benefits

• Quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire.

Pay

$27.96 - $39.44 /hour