Nurse Technician

About Summit Pacific Medical Center

Summit Pacific Medical Center is a vibrant expanding public hospital district that operates a Critical Access Hospital with a Level IV trauma designation, three rural healthcare clinics, and a seven‑day a week urgent care clinic.

$20.72 – $30.16 per hour.

The Nurse Technician is a nursing student employed by Summit Pacific Medical Center who is currently enrolled in good standing in a nursing program approved by the commission and has not graduated, or is a graduate of such a program within the last 30 days and has received determination from the secretary that there is good cause to continue the registration period.

• Maintain employment requirements as a nursing technician.
• Follow scope of practice per WACs and facility standards.
• Work only under the direct supervision of a registered nurse who is immediately available.
• Perform nursing functions limited to current nursing education and verified ability by the program.
• Assume responsibility for accurate and timely administration of medications except chemotherapy IV medications and scheduled drugs.
• Practice the 8 rights of medication administration and other safety measures for medication storage and handling.
• Evaluate and note side effects of all medications, procedures, and treatments and report to the RN supervisor as indicated.
• Notify the RN when a medication, procedure, or treatment is due or cannot be performed.
• Keep RN, unit manager, and charge nurse aware of changing patient needs that may require modification in plan of care or orders.
• Document per all established policies and procedures.
• Transcribe, note, and carry out physician orders accurately and promptly.
• Safeguard patient rights and dignity at all times.
• Assist with prompt responses to call lights.
• Assist other team members to ensure the plan of care is followed.
• Meet fluid and dietary needs, assist in dining rooms and with patient feedings.
• Position, clean, and groom patients appropriately.
• Adhere to rehabilitative programs.
• Maintain patient and facility safety.
• Report any incidents, abuse, or neglect immediately.
• Provide hands‑on care during patient transfers, ADLs, comfort, hygiene, and nutrition.
• Ensure patients are ready to receive services such as appointments, medications, treatment, labs, procedures, and therapies.
• Safeguard patient belongings and report unexplained loss.
• Follow all safety policies, including incidents, accidents, fire, disaster, and restraints.
• Practice stewardship by utilizing supplies wisely and being conscious of costs.

• High‑school diploma or equivalent.
• Enrolled in a nursing program or graduated within the last 30 days.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Demonstrate a harmonious and goodwill‑promoting attitude toward patients, residents, caregivers, and coworkers.
• Communicate clearly and effectively in writing and verbally.
• Listen actively to patients, residents, caregivers, co‑workers, and supervisors.
• Competent documentation skills.
• Ability to handle interpersonal relationships and circumstances involving safety.

FTE: 0.

Work Shift:

All non‑union, non‑exempt staff. Working

Location:

Elma, Washington.

• Competitive compensation.
• Medical, prescription, dental (including orthodontia), and vision coverage.
• Health FSA and daycare FSA.
• Daycare subsidized benefit.
• Life insurance.
• Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D).
• Short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Generous employer 403(b) match contributions for retirement.
• 457 retirement account.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Smoking cessation assistance.
• Employee wellness program.
• Employee committees such as Spirit Team.
• On‑site gym with instructor‑led fitness classes, yoga, kettle bells, bootcamps, and walking trails.

Summit Pacific Medical Center is an equal opportunity provider and employer committed to a policy of non‑discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, arrest and court record, sexual orientation, and status as a covered veteran. This policy covers admission and participation in treatment and employment in the hospital’s programs, activities, services, and employment.

The organization participates in E‑Verify.