CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT / PATIENT CARE TECH (ONCOLOGY, 12 NIGHTS)

University of Washington Seattle, WA Full-time Health Care Provider

Posted on July 30, 2019

Req #:	167920
Department:	8SA MEDICAL ONCOLOGY
Job Location:	Harborview Medical Center
Posting Date:	05/30/2019
Closing Info:	Open Until Filled
Salary:	90% of 2,790 - $3,870 per month
Union Position:	Yes
Shift:	Night Shift
Notes:	Please join us for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Job Fair and Networking Event from 10:00 AM to 12:30 pm on Saturday, September 21st! This is a free event and parking will be paid for. Register online! https://uwmcjobfair.eventbrite.com OR CLICK HERE. This is a great opportunity to: Network and interview with Recruiters, Managers, MA Staff Tour clinics and inpatient areas at the medical center Explore training and career advancement opportunities with multidisciplinary teams Learn what it's like to provide exceptional patient care at UWMC

Join our award-winning team at University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC). Among the top medical centers in the United States as rated by U.S. News & World Report "America's Best Hospitals", UWMC prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances. UWMC has even been named the No. 1 hospital in the greater Seattle/Puget Sound region in the U.S. News & World Report's first-ever Best Hospitals Metro Area rankings. UWMC is operated by the University of Washington (UW) and serves as a training site for UW’s School of Medicine. The University of Washington is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoy outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

Our 8SA Medical Oncology unit has outstanding opportunities for Part-Time (90% FTE, 36 Hours/Week - Night Shift) PATIENT CARE TECHNICIANS. This unit is an acute care inpatient unit providing care for adults with leukemia and lymphoma. Care provided includes initial diagnosis through end of life care.

A Patient Care Technician provides direct and indirect care to patients and their families under the general supervision of the Registered Nurse. Typical duties include assisting patients with activities of daily living, maintaining a safe environment of care, preparing patients for surgery, close observation of confused patients, transportation, maintenance of equipment and supplies, and clerical tasks. PCTs may serve in several roles, including, Constant Observer and General Unit PCT.

As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please view this page. REQUIREMENTS: Nursing Assistant-Certified (NAC) with the State of Washington.

AND

High School graduation and six months experience involving direct patient care or customer service in a health care setting; OR equivalent education/experience.

Legal Requirement
A Washington State Health Care Assistant, Level "A" certification is required within 6 months of employment. (This certification is required to perform venous blood withdrawal procedures and capillary blood glucose checks, and can be achieved through successful on-the-job training.)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:

Valid CPR/BLS Card.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability, and committed to becoming climate neutral.

The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 / 206-543-6452 (tty) or dso@uw.edu.