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Virginia Mason Franciscan Health • Lakewood, WA 98496 • Posted 14 days ago

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In-person • Full-time • $20.33-$29.05/hr • Entry Level

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As an Emergency Room Technician at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you will be responsible for delivering patient care and performing clinical procedures within the scope of your licensure under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and Provider. This role involves assisting with observation of patients, responding to emergency situations, patient transport and transfer, and maintaining department equipment and supplies. You will also support patient care through clerical and communication tasks.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Required

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Completion of an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program, Medical Assistant program, Certified Nursing Assistant program, Licensed Practical Nurse program, or completion of one year of nursing school
  • Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) by the Washington State Nursing Commission OR current registration as a Registered Nursing Assistant (RNA) OR current certification as a Medical Assistant-Cert (MAC) OR current Washington State license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
  • Current healthcare provider American Heart Association BLS certification

About Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is a prominent healthcare system in the Pacific Northwest, offering a wide range of medical services through multiple hospitals, clinics, and facilities. It provides comprehensive care in various specialties such as oncology, cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, and women's health across the region. The company's dedication to patient-centered care, innovation, and quality has earned it recognition as a top healthcare provider.

Full Job Description

**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.

St. Clare Hospital and Virginia Mason Medical Center were each recognized as one of the 148 Best Hospitals in America by Money (formerly Money Magazine), in partnership with The Leapfrog Group. They were the only hospitals in Washington state to be recognized for this achievement. All hospitals were required to meet a high standard of excellence in order to be considered.

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/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 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 Commission OR

+ Current certification as a Medical Assistant-Cert (MAC) by the State of Washington; OR

+ Current Washington State license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

+ Note: LPNs may be directed to practice up to the scope of their license within the ER setting which may exceed the scope of other candidates in the ER Tech position.

+ Must maintain at least one clinical license (above) after hire.

+ Employees that possess a CNA or RNA license at the time of hire must submit an application to Washington State Department of Health for Medical Assistant-Phlebotomy (MA-P) certification within 90 days of hire as evidenced by a proof of payment receipt. Certification must be received within 6 months of hire in the position and maintained as current thereafter in addition to their CNA or RNA license.

+ Current healthcare provider American Heart Association BLS certification

**Pay Range**

$20.33 - $29.05 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.