Unit Tech (CNA)-Oncology (Per Diem)

Company: EvergreenHealth
Location: Kirkland
Posted on: January 8, 2021

Job Description:

Job Summary:Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Unit Tech performs tasks involving direct and indirect patient care, treatment, transportation, and various clerical tasks.Primary Duties:

• Observes, documents, and reports changes in patient activity and/or symptoms such as vital signs, respiration, discomfort, intake, output, height, weight, and bleeding.
• 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.
• Acknowledges patient inquiries; responds or refers inquiries appropriately. Answers patient call lights; determine nature of problem; respond within scope and/or obtain appropriate resources.
• Assists RNs and other healthcare providers with wound care and patient procedures as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.License, Certification, Education or Experience:REQUIRED for the position:
  • High School graduate or equivalent or applicable coursework to be applied to obtain required WA State Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) - Certification.
  • Current certification as a Nursing Assistant in the State of Washington.
  • Current 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 facilityThis position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Healthcare 1199NW.

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