Patient Care Technician, Float Pool

Sign-on bonus available! Vrginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state.  CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.

The following duties are intended to be representative of the work performed by incumbents in this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of position responsibilities. Job duties may vary depending on the clinical section.

Direct Patient Care:

• Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Assist patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding, and other personal hygiene needs.
• Basic Nursing Care: Monitor and document vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, oxygen saturation), observe and report changes in patient condition, including signs and symptoms of disease, and assist with simple wound care and dressing changes. Assist with posturing and range-of-motion exercises.
• Patient Mobility: Assist patients with ambulation, transfers (bed to chair, chair to toilet, etc.), turning, and positioning to prevent pressure sores and promote comfort.
• Specimen Collection and Testing: Collect and process specimens as directed (e.g., blood glucose, urine for specific gravity). Assist with colon screening preparation as directed. Perform point-of-care testing (e.g., blood glucose, urine dipstick).
• Respiratory Care: Assist with respiratory treatments, including incentive spirometry, oxygen administration (monitoring flow and equipment), and nebulizer treatments. Maintain the integrity of respiratory equipment.

Technical Skills:

• Electrocardiography (ECG/EKG): Perform electrocardiograms according to established protocols.

We require: 

• High school diploma or GEDrequired.
• Completion of NA-C training course (clinical requirement may be completed at VM during first week in the NA-R role.
• Good oral and written communication skills required. Basic skills in using a PC required.
• Must be able to lift, move or assist patients using proper body mechanics.
• Theability to occasionally lift or push up to 50 lbs. and pull up to 100 lbs. is also required.

Just as Virginia Mason is dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and our community, we are equally dedicated to your professional and personal success. With a wide range of perks that includes comprehensive compensation and benefits, continuing education and support, and the opportunity to live in one of the most livable cities in the country, you will find that an opportunity with Team Medicine is one worth taking. Virginia Mason Medical Center, was recognized among the Best Hospitals in Washington state by U.S. News & World Report. Located in Seattle, WA, Virginia Mason is an internationally recognized leader in the continuous improvement of health care. With an extensive list of awards and distinctions that includes our recognition as Top Hospital of the Decade by The Leapfrog Group, Virginia Mason offers you the opportunity to partner with exceptionally talented peers at every level. You will contribute to the strength of our Team Medicine approach to collaborative medicine and benefit from the changes enacted through our Virginia Mason Production System, a model that has transformed health care by providing patients with easier access to care, reducing errors, and continuously innovating patient safety and quality that has been adopted by other organizations here and abroad. Join us, and find out how many ways Virginia Mason offers you the chance to focus on what really matters - our patients.

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We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.