Patient Care Technician- CNA/Nurse Tech - Medical Unit (0.9 FTE/Nights)

Welcome to a medical center where you're the center of attention.

Pay range : $23.52 - $34.79

$23.52 - $34.79

Overlake Medical Center and Clinics is currently seeking a Patient Care Technician (CNA) / Nurse Technician for our Medical Unit.

West 4 is a 40 bed Medical unit. Staff will be trained to care for a diverse population of medical and overflow psychiatric patients.

West 4 is a unit with great growth opportunity for further advancement in critical care areas.

Part Time / Night Shift

Qualifications :

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program or equivalent documented nursing training required.

Nursing Assistant-Certified (NA-C) required.

Medical Assistant-Registered (MA-R) also required (Overlake Hospital will sponsor this licensure).

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers certification required.

One year recent experience in a health care setting involving patient contact is preferred.

Knowledge of medical terminology and EKG preferred.

Computer familiarity is preferred.

Knowledge and handling of hospital equipment, record keeping.

Ability to read, write, and speak in the English language.

Nurse Technician Qualifications :

The Nursing Technician (NT) is a nursing student licensed under chapter 18.79.350 RCW, who is currently enrolled in good standing in a nursing program approved by the commission and has not graduated

The Nursing Technician provides direct patient care to patients and their families under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, not independently.

Direct supervision means that the licensed Registered Nurse is on the premises, is quickly and easily available, and that the patients have been assessed by the licensed Registered Nurse prior to the delegation of nursing duties to the Nursing Technician.

The Nursing Technician follows the scope of practice as defined in WAC’s and facility standards.

High school graduate and completion of at least one clinical quarter of documented nursing training required. Competency will be verified during orientation via competencies and skills checklist.

Maintains requirements to qualify for employment as a Nurse Technician (NT). Must provide documented evidence of current enrollment and satisfactory completion of required clinical quarters in a nursing education program approved by the state board of nursing on commission in the state in which the program is located.

Must provide written documentation of current level of education preparation and his / her knowledge and skills. Must remain in good standing with nursing program and provide proof at the end of every term.

Registered with the Washington State Nursing Commission as a Nursing Technician is required. BLS Health Care Provider CPR Certification also required.

Knowledge of medical terminology. Computer familiarity is preferred. Knowledge and handling of hospital equipment, record keeping preferred.

Ability to read, write and speak in the English language.

Exposure to and contact with soaps, sterilants, body substances

Candidates who have not yet completed their first clinical rotation have the option to start as Patient Care Technician and later transition to a Nursing Technician

Nurse Tech Pay Rate : $25.25 / hour

Why join Overlake?

We're proud to offer benefitsthat support you in every stage of your career and life. But it's our inspirational culture that truly sets us apart.

• Local, visible leaders who care about you.
• A values-based work environment.
• An active Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council.
• Medical insurance premiums as low as $0 per month.
• Many Overlake services covered at 100%.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per year.
• Generous retirement plan matching up to 7% with company match 100% vested. Pre-tax and Roth after tax deductions are available.
• An expanded Employee Assistance Program.
• A caregiver support program to help with everything from childcare to eldercare.
• Free parking and Orca transit passes.

If this sounds like an environment where you'll thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

How much will this job pay?

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