ER Med Surg Tech

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Job Title:

ER Med Surg Tech
Req:

Location:

VMC Main Campus
Department:
Emergency Department

Shift: Nights
Type:
Full Time
FTE: 0.9
City State:
Renton, WA
Category: SEIU-Service
Salary Range:
Min $28.06
- Max $44.86/hrly. DOE

Provides/assists the direct nursing care of all patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Area of Assignment: Department of Emergency Services or Critical Care.
Hours of Work: Variable.
Responsible To: Unit Manager/Supervisor/Charge Nurse/Registered Nurse.

• Generic
  
  Job Functions:
  
  See Generic Job Description for Clinical Support Partner.
• Provide/assist in the direct nursing care (within scope of practice) of all patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Transport and escort patients via wheelchair, stretcher, or bed, including all necessary support equipment (e.g., IV pumps, oxygen tanks). Utilize IV tote safety devices and obtain help for difficult transports.
• Clean and stock treatment areas, patient rooms, and supplies; restock linens and equipment per hospital policy.
• Clean all used instruments and equipment before CS pickup; ensure equipment is sterilized.
• Assist in maintaining orderly work areas, equipment, and supplies.
• Regularly clean specified units such as medicine room refrigerator, dirty utility room, employee lounge, and assigned stretchers/wheelchairs.
• Check and replace BP cuffs, flashlights, suction heads, restraints, and other supplies as needed.
• Maintain clean and restock unit carts (Cast, OD, Burn, Eye, Pelvic, Trauma, Difficult Intubation, Line).
• Perform monthly cleaning of cupboards and drawers in all rooms; daily check outdated supplies.
• Complete checklists and account for supplies/equipment each shift.
• Assist with admitting duties and documentation as needed.
• Coordinate daily activities with the charge nurse or zone lead.

• Completion of an accredited MA and actively pursuing a nursing degree.
• BLS certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• High school diploma, GED, college transcript, or Washington State Department of Health license if performing non-waived testing.
• Complete HCA certification within 60 days of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
• Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills in a diverse population, ability to learn tasks, follow instructions, and work effectively with various age groups.
• Conform to Valley Values: teamwork, respect, community-centered, compassion, quality, and innovation.

• Emergency Services: Completion of accredited MA, Emergency Department Technician program, or CNA (with active Washington State Nursing Assistant – Certified license) and actively pursuing a nursing degree or EMT or Paramedic with field experience. EMT or Paramedic must have an active Washington State Registered Nursing Assistant License prior to employment. One year experience in a CNA or EMT field recommended.
• Critical Care Unit: Previous Critical Care experience required; one year preferred.

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