Acute Care Patient Care Technician (NA-C)

Acute Care Patient Care Technician (NA-C)

Lakebay, WA $46,199 - $64,499 a year

Full Time

Join a dedicated healthcare team in the Pacific Northwest region as an Acute Care Patient Care Technician. This role involves providing compassionate, routine patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, ensuring a positive and supportive environment for patients and staff alike.

Job Summary

As a Patient Care Technician, you will perform a variety of technical and direct care tasks including CPR, vital signs monitoring, telemetry support, EKG acquisition, wound care, phlebotomy, and assisting with patient mobility and personal hygiene. You will also support administrative duties such as documenting patient data, transcribing physician orders, and coordinating diagnostic tests.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree preferred.
• Completion of a state-approved Certified Nursing Assistant program.

Experience

• One to two years of experience in a patient care setting, preferably acute care.
• Telemetry experience is a plus.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (NA-C) license in the relevant state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Medical Assistant Phlebotomy certification preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of patient care practices within the nursing assistant scope.
• Ability to apply age-specific care principles across life stages.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a professional and compassionate demeanor.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and medical telemetry equipment.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and prioritization skills.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift and carry varying weights, stand, walk, bend, and perform other physical activities as required by patient care duties.

Work Environment

This full-time position involves 12-hour shifts within a supportive healthcare setting that values teamwork, ongoing learning, and high-quality patient experiences.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits include competitive compensation, medical, dental, vision coverage, retirement plans with employer contributions, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and more to support your professional growth and well-being.

Regional Highlights

Located in the scenic Pacific Northwest, the area offers abundant outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, nature viewing, fishing, and cultural experiences, providing a balanced lifestyle for work and recreation.