ED Tech

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As an Emergency Room Technician, you will deliver patient care and perform clinical procedures within the scope of your licensure under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and Provider. Your day-to-day job functions will include:

• Assisting with observation of patients, gathering data and identifying patient care needs
• Responding to emergency situations
• Assisting with patient transport and transfer
• Assisting with cleaning, stocking and maintenance of department equipment and supplies
• Adhering to safety and risk management standards
• Assisting with clerical and communication tasks to support patient care

• High school diploma (or GED equivalent) and completion of one of the following:
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program
  • Paramedic (EMG) program
  • Medical Assistant program
  • Certified Nursing Assistant program
  • Licensed Practical Nurse program
  • Military Hospital Corpsman program (with validation)
  • Completion of one year of nursing school.
• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) by the Washington State Nursing Commission, OR
• Current registration as a Registered Nursing Assistant (RNA) by the Washington State Nursing Commission, OR
• Current certification as a Medical Assistant-Cert (MAC) by the State of Washington, OR
• Current Washington State license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

Note:

LPNs may be directed to practice up to the scope of their license within the ER setting, which may exceed the scope of other candidates in the ER Tech position.

Must maintain at least one clinical license (above) after hire.

• Employees that possess a CNA or RNA license at the time of hire, must submit an application to Washington State Department of Health for Medical Assistant-Phlebotomy (MA-P) certification within 90 days of hire, as evidenced by a proof of payment receipt. Certification must be received within 6 months of hire in the position and maintained as current thereafter in addition to their CNA or RNA license.
• Current healthcare provider American Heart Association BLS certification

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area. We remain deeply committed to healing the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—and our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites.

$24.77 - $35.69 /hour