ER Med Surg Tech

Position Details

• Job Title: ER Med Surg Tech 1700-3
• Req:
• Location: VMC Main Campus
• Department: Emergency Department
• Shift: Evenings
• Type: Full Time
• FTE: 0.9
• Hours: Variable
• City State: Renton, WA
• Category: SEIU-Service
• Salary Range: Min $29.18
  - Max $46.65/hrly. DOE

VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER

Patient Care Services

Job Description

The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.

TITLE:

Medical Surgical Technician

JOB OVERVIEW:
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

RESPONSIBLE TO:
Unit Manager/Supervisor/Charge Nurse/ Registered Nurse

• Completion of an accredited MA and actively pursuing a nursing degree.
• BLS certification.
• Able to communicate effectively in English.
• If performing non‑waived testing, must provide evidence of High School Diploma/GED Certificate, College Transcript, or license issued by the Washington State Department of Health.
• Unit specific prerequisites - see Addendum.

• Good interpersonal communication skills in a diverse population.
• Demonstrates ability to learn tasks and handle responsibility.
• Demonstrates ability to follow direction/instructions.
• Demonstrates skill in communication and customer relationships in a diverse population.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional developments of all age groups.
• Complete HCA certification within 60 days of hire and maintain this certification throughout employment with VMC.
• Demonstrates ability to conform to Valley Values which are teamwork, respect, community centered, compassion, quality & innovation.

See Generic Job Description for Clinical Support Partner.

Generic

Job Functions:

See Generic Job Description for Clinical Support Partner.

Essential Responsibilities and Competencies

• Provide/assist in the direct nursing care (within scope of practice) of all patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Transport/escort patients via wheelchair, stretcher, or bed, along with all support equipment necessary, e.g., IV pumps, oxygen tanks. Utilizes IV tote safety devices on stretchers and/or obtains appropriate help in difficult transports.
• Cleans and stocks treatment areas or patient rooms as necessary, requested, or assigned.
• Cleans all used instruments and equipment before CS pickup.
• Restocks supplies and linen in all rooms.
• Assists in keeping work areas, equipment and supplies clean and orderly as outlined by hospital policy.
• Clean and stock linen cart, stock blanket warmer.
• Clean medicine room refrigerator each month or as requested.
• Clean Dirty Utility room and Clean Utility room on each shift.
• Clean employee lounge and refrigerator as assigned.
• Clean refrigerator and store room when needed, on any shift as assigned.
• Each shift; clean assigned stretchers and wheelchairs. If any are missing, check floors and bring back to the department.
• Each shift, check BP cuffs, flashlights, suction heads, restraints, etc. in the rooms. If any are missing, replace.
• Clean and restock carts specific to the unit;
  Cast, OD, Burn, Eye, Pelvic, Trauma, Difficult Intubation, Line Cart.
• Once a month, clean all cupboards and drawers in all rooms.
• Daily - check outdated supplies.
• Completed check list and account for supplies/equipment each shift.
• Assists with admitting duties as needed including admission documentation. (Specific to unit)
• Coordinates daily activities with the charge nurse or zone lead.

• Emergency Services:
  • Completion of an 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 (RNA) prior to employment.
  • One year experience in a CNA or EMT field recommended.
• Critical Care Unit:
  • Previous Critical Care experience, required. One year Critical Care experience, preferred.

• Completion of an accredited MA and actively pursuing a nursing degree.
• BLS certification.
• Able to communicate effectively in English.
• If performing non‑waived testing, must provide evidence of High School Diploma/GED Certificate, College Transcript, or license issued by the Washington State Department of Health.
• Unit specific prerequisites - see Addendum.