ER Tech

Company: CHI Franciscan St Clare Hospital
Location: Lakewood
Posted on: September 11, 2021

Job Description:

Overview

In 2020, united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience, Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care, including 11 hospitals and nearly 5,000 physicians and providers. Together, we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.

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.

As a part of our organization, we currently offer the following benefits:

• Competitive starting wages (DOE) and training to grow within the company
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible health spending accounts (FSA)
• Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs
• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
• Care@Work premium account for additional support with children, pets, dependent adults, and household needs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identify Theft
• Adoption Assistance
• Wellness Program

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

Education/Experience

• High school diploma (or GED equivalent) and completion of one of the following:
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program OR
  • Medical Assistant program OR
  • Certified Nursing Assistant program OR
  • Licensed Practical Nurse program OR
  • Completion of one year of nursing school.

License/Certification

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA.), OR
• Current Registered Nursing Assistant (RNA.) either recorded by the state as received and in processing, or completed; OR
• Current Medical Assistant-Cert (CMA); OR
• Current Medical Assistant-Registered (MA-R); OR
• Current Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist (MA-P) OR
• Current Washington State license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
  • Note: A hospital may elect to limit acceptable certifications to Current Medical Assistant-Registered (MA-R) and Current Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist (MA-P).
  • The forms required to initiate the Washington State Medical Assistant-P and/or Medical Assistant-R application process must be submitted to the Department of Health within 90 days of employment in the position, as evidenced by a proof of payment receipt.
  • Certification must be received with 150 days of date of hire in the position.
• Current American Heart Association healthcare provider BLS certification

Keywords: CHI Franciscan St Clare Hospital, Lakewood , ER Tech, Other , Lakewood, Washington