Unit Tech (NAC)-Hospice Care Center (per diem)

Who We Are

Awarded Employer of the Year 2022 from the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA), EvergreenHealth Hospice focuses on providing the highest quality of life possible for our patients. Publicly reported patient satisfaction outcomes demonstrate our success and leadership in our field as the premier hospice agency.

Job Summary

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

Primary Duties

• 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; determine nature of problem; respond within scope and/or obtain appropriate resources.
• Assists RNs and other healthcare providers with wound care and patient procedures as directed.

Benefit Information

• Washington Paid Sick Leave (WPSL)
• Participation in 457(b) retirement plan
• Cafeteria & Gift Shop Discount