ER Tech

OverviewCHI 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!ResponsibilitiesJob SummaryAs 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

QualificationsEducation/ExperienceHigh 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 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.