EvergreenHealth Hiring For Unit Tech (NAC) at Kirkland, WA  Full Time

EvergreenHealth is an integrated two hospital system headquartered in the vibrant and beautiful Puget Sound area just east of Seattle.EvergreenHealth is a public hospital district that improves the health of our patients every day with award-winning, high quality care, services and absolute patient safety. Our patient care is recognized by Healthgrades, which named EvergreenHealth one of America’s 50 Best Hospital for 2021 and a 100 Best Hospital for 2017-2020. The Leapfrog Group has given EvergreenHealth an “A” rating for patient safety. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Unit Tech (Certified Nursing Assistant) performs tasks involving direct and indirect patient care, treatment, transportation, and various clerical tasks.

Primary Duties

1. Observes, documents, and reports changes in patient activity and/or symptoms such as vital signs, respiration, discomfort, intake, output, height, weight, and bleeding.
2. Assists with or prepares patient for transport including moving patient to and from bed to gurney or wheelchair. Transports patients, patient belongings and valuables, blood products, supplies, pharmaceuticals, equipment, and specimens to and from various locations.
3. Acknowledges patient inquiries; responds or refers inquiries appropriately. Answers patient call lights; determine nature of problem; respond within scope and/or obtain appropriate resources.
4. Assists RNs and other healthcare providers with wound care and patient procedures as directed.
5. Performs other duties as assigned.

License, Certification, Education or Experience:

REQUIRED for the position:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Current certification as a Nursing Assistant Certified (NA-C) in the State of Washington.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire.
• Demonstrates ability to apply knowledge of basic patient care techniques and procedures in the care of the specific age group to which assigned.

DESIRED for the position:

• Recent experience in an acute care facility

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Healthcare 1199NW. Union Membership is optional.

** We offer a full comprehensive range of benefits**

Benefit Highlights:

• Excellent Medical, Dental Vision benefits
• Retirement Program
• Free Parking
• Professional development/ Continuing Education
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance program

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