Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Emergency Department Technician for a Full Time, 0.90 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $21.37 – $32.04. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Join this fast-paced Level II Trauma unit and work within a caring and cohesive team. You’ll use your customer service skills with a variety of patients to ensure the Emergency Department runs smoothly! PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center is a 253-bed, two-campus hospital providing a Level II Trauma Center and a full range of inpatient and outpatient services. Discover PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center and the vibrant Bellingham community in this video! HTTPs ://peacehealth.culturehq.com/story/5596

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

Details of the Position

• Assists nursing staff and other care team members with patient care: receiving patients by ambulance and from triage; assisting with ambulatory patients; setting up and assisting with procedures; obtaining patient vital signs; dressing or undressing patients; providing treatment supplies when needed; application of sterile dressings; restraint procedures; immobilization of extremities; cast and splint applications; patient transport.

• Performs basic patient observation skills and reports significant changes in patient condition to the appropriate team member. Observation of secluded or restrained patients.

• Maintain unit supplies by stocking patient rooms and supply areas to meet patient care needs. Assist in keeping patient care areas and equipment clean.

• Performs clerical and communication functions to support departmental operations and patient care.

• Order entry and results retrieval in the computer system.

What You Bring

• Current Nursing Assistant certification in the state of Washington or Emergency Medical Technician experience and Nursing Assistant Registered certification in the state of Washington at date of hire.

• Accredited Program Required: Acute Care Certified Nursing Assistant or Emergency Medical Technician

• Minimum of 1 year Required: Work experience as a Certified or Registered Nursing Assistant or EMT.

• Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support.

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).

• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.

• Ability to move around area with occasional sitting.

• Frequent reaching/ bending/ squatting/ kneeling/ grasping.

• Lift/Carry: Frequently up to 15 lbs. Occasionally up to 20 lbs.

• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 20 lbs. force. Occasional up to 30 lbs. force.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.

• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.

• Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

For a full position description or for questions, please contact Denise Etchison Detchison@peacehealth.org

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) .

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.

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