CNA - Patient Transport

Job Summary

Assists professional nursing personnel in providing quality, compassionate patient care by performing tasks involving direct and indirect patient care, using skills and knowledge in basic nursing assistant procedures and techniques under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.

• Assist in providing direct patient care as delegated by the Registered Nurse within the scope of the CNA licensure.
• Perform basic technical skills such as CPR, taking and recording vital signs, measuring and recording fluid intake/output, applying dressings, recognizing and reporting signs and symptoms of common diseases or conditions, and administering treatments as directed by a physician or nurse.
• Assist patients with personal care, including bathing, oral and skin care, grooming and dressing, toileting assistance, eating and hydration.
• Provide patients with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed.
• Maintain unit supplies by stocking patient rooms and supply areas to meet patient care needs.
• Document relevant patient care data.
• May provide clerical support to the unit; including order entry, chart processing, and answering telephones.
• May be required to complete required Care Connect training to assist with Coordination of Patient Transport.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 1 year experience.
• Preferred: experience in an acute care facility.

• Certified Nurse Assistant - Washington.
• Basic Life Support upon hire.

• Demonstrates a courteous, caring, and understanding attitude towards patients, families, co‑workers, visitors, volunteers, peers, and physicians. (Required)
• Must be well organized, flexible and able to function effectively and independently as assigned. (Required)
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment. (Required)
• Demonstrates creative problem‐solving skills. (Required)
• Excellent communication skills. (Required)
• Basic computer, clerical, phone etiquette and customer service skills. (Required)

Night shift, part‑time 0.60 FTE.

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without assistive equipment or devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Push/Pull: frequently up to 45 lbs. force (e.g., medical carts).
• Perform hands‑on CPR at least 20 minutes using 100–125 lbs. of force (National Association of EMS Physicians and AHA); frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
• Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.
• Bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, kneeling frequently.
• Lifting non‑patient items up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids, and airborne particles.
• Must complete tasks in a noisy environment.

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Peace Health offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package, including full medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 403b retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer‑paid life and disability insurance with additional buy‑up coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits; and an expanded EAP and mental health program.

EEO affirmatively action employer/vets/disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.