Job Information
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health ER Tech in Tacoma, Washington
Overview
CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the region’s most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies.
We're proud to share that St Joseph Medical Center was recognized among the Best Hospitals in Washington state by U.S. News & World Report. 103 hospitals in Washington were evaluated and 14 met the high standards to be ranked among the best.
While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!
Responsibilities
Job Summary
As an Emergency Room Technician you will delivery 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
Qualifications
Education/Work Experience Requirements
High school diploma (or GED equivalent) and completion of one of the following that demonstrates attainment of therequisite job knowledge skills/abilities:
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program OR
Paramedic (EMG) program OR
Medical Assistant program OR
Certified Nursing Assistant program OR
Licensed Practical Nurse program OR
Military Hospital Corpsman program (with validation) OR
Completion of one year of nursing school. Licensure/Certification
At hire a candidate must have one of the following current and recorded by the Washington State:
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 CommissionOR
Current certification as a Medical Assistant-Cert (MAC) by Washington State; OR
Current Washington State license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
An incumbent must maintain at least one clinical licensure (above) after hire.
Employees that possess a CNA or RNA license at the time of hire must submit an application to the WashingtonState Department of Health for Medical Assistant-Phlebotomy (MA-P) certification within 90 days of hire asevidenced by a proof of payment receipt. Certification must be received within 6 months of hire in the positionand maintained as current thereafter in addition to their CNA or RNA license.
At hire current healthcare provider BLS certification.
Pay Range
$19.88 - $28.45 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.