Patient Care Technician(CNA)/ Nurse Tech - Cardiac Stroke/Telemetry (0.9 FTE / Day)

Patient Care Technician (CNA) Opportunity at Overlake Medical CenterOverlake Medical Center and Clinics is currently seeking Patient Care Technicians (CNA) for our Progressive Cardiac Unit. This 36-bed unit has a patient population that includes open heart, post vascular surgeries, intermediate care and telemetry. The Progressive Cardiac Care Unit is also designated as the Stroke Unit. The Patient Care Technician provides direct patient care to patients and their families under the supervision of a Registered Nurse..9 FTE (72 hours per two-week pay period) 12-hour shift DAYSHourly $25.95 - $38.38Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent required.Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program or equivalent documented nursing training required.Nursing Assistant-Certified (NA-C) required.Medical Assistant-Registered (MA-R) also required (Overlake Hospital will sponsor this licensure).Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers certification required.One year recent experience in a health care setting involving patient contact is preferred.Knowledge of medical terminology and EKG preferred.Computer familiarity is preferred.Knowledge and handling of hospital equipment, record keeping.Ability to read, write, and speak in the English language.Nurse Technician Qualifications:The Nursing Technician (NT) is a nursing student licensed under chapter 18.79.350 RCW, who is currently enrolled in good standing in a nursing program approved by the commission and has not graduatedHigh school graduate and completion of at least one clinical quarter of documented nursing training required. Competency will be verified during orientation via competencies and skills checklist. Maintains requirements to qualify for employment as a Nurse Technician (NT). Must provide documented evidence of current enrollment and satisfactory completion of required clinical quarters in a nursing education program approved by the state board of nursing on commission in the state in which the program is located. Must provide written documentation of current level of education preparation and his/her knowledge and skills. Must remain in good standing with nursing program and provide proof at the end of every term.Registered with the Washington State Nursing Commission as a Nursing Technician is required. BLS Health Care Provider CPR Certification also required.Knowledge of medical terminology. Computer familiarity is preferred. Knowledge and handling of hospital equipment, record keeping preferred. Ability to read, write and speak in the English language.Exposure to and contact with soaps, sterilants, body substances*Candidates who have not yet completed their first clinical rotation have the option to start as Patient Care Technician and later transition to a Nursing TechnicianNurse Tech Pay Rate: $26.25/hourWhy join Overlake?Local, visible leaders who care about you.A values-based work environment.Medical insurance premiums as low as $0 per month.Many Overlake services covered at 100%.Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per year.Generous retirement plan matching starting at 5% and increasing to 7% after five years with immediate vesting.Pre-tax and Roth after tax retirement savings plans.An expanded Employee Assistance Program.A caregiver support program to help with everything from childcare to eldercare.Free parking and Orca transit passes.If this sounds like an environment where you'll thrive, we'd love to hear from you.