ER Med Surg Tech

Job Title

ER Med Surg Tech

Location:

VMC Main Campus, Renton, WA
Department:
Emergency Department

Shift: Nights
Type:
Full Time
FTE: 0.9
Salary Range: $28.06 - $44.86 per hour, DOE

This position is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands and work environment conditions.

Provides/assists the direct nursing care of all patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Generic

Job Functions:

See Generic Job Description for Clinical Support Partner.

• Provide/assist in the direct nursing care (within scope of practice) of all patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Transport/escort patients via wheelchair, stretcher, or bed, including all necessary support equipment.
• Cleans and stocks treatment areas or patient rooms as necessary, requested, or assigned.
• Clean all used instruments and equipment before CS pickup.
• Restock supplies and linen in all rooms.
• Assist in keeping work areas, equipment and supplies clean and orderly as outlined by hospital policy.
• Clean and stock linen cart, stock blanket warmer.
• Clean medicine room refrigerator each month or as requested.
• Clean dirty utility room and clean utility room on each shift.
• Clean employee lounge and refrigerator as assigned.
• Clean refrigerator and store room when needed, on any shift as assigned.
• Each shift: clean assigned stretchers and wheelchairs, check floors and bring back to the department if missing.
• Check BP cuffs, flashlights, suction heads, restraints, etc. in the rooms; replace if missing.
• Clean and restock carts specific to the unit:
  Cast, OD, Burn, Eye, Pelvic, Trauma, Difficult Intubation, Line Cart.
• Once a month, clean all cupboards and drawers in all rooms.
• Daily: check outdated supplies.
• Completed check list and account for supplies/equipment each shift.
• Assist with admitting duties as needed including admission documentation (specific to unit).
• Coordinate daily activities with the charge nurse or zone lead.

• Completion of an accredited MA and actively pursuing a nursing degree.
• BLS certification.
• Able to communicate effectively in English.
• If performing non-waived testing, must provide evidence of High School Diploma/GED Certificate, College Transcript, or license issued by the Washington State Department of Health.

• Completion of an accredited MA, Emergency Department Technician program, or CNA (with active Washington State Nursing Assistant – Certified license).
• Actively pursuing a nursing degree, or EMT/Paramedic with field experience.
• EMT or Paramedic must have an active Washington State Registered Nursing Assistant License (RNA) prior to employment.
• One (1) year experience in a CNA or EMT field recommended.

• Previous Critical Care experience required; one (1) year Critical Care experience preferred.

• Good interpersonal communication skills in a diverse population.
• Demonstrates ability to learn tasks and handle responsibility.
• Demonstrates ability to follow directions/instructions.
• Demonstrates skill in communication and customer relationships in a diverse population.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional developments of all age groups.
• Complete HCA certification within 60 days of hire and maintain this certification throughout employment with VMC.
• Demonstrates ability to conform to Valley Values: teamwork, respect, community centered, compassion, quality & innovation.

See Generic Job Description for Clinical Support Partner.