CNA / Monitor Tech.- This is a .3/relief position regularly scheduled to work 1-12hour shift per week in the ICU.

Non-exempt, pay range $20.50-$31.93

Mason Health provides these benefits for per-diem employees:

• Mental Health & Wellness resources
• Employee Assistance Program

The CNA/MT provides direct and indirect care to patients and their families under the supervision of a 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, clerical tasks, and customer service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 1. Assists RNs and other healthcare providers in implementing the plan of care by performing common procedures and tasks as directed and documenting appropriately. Performs patient care duties within the nursing assistant scope of practice, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.

• 2. Observes, documents, and appropriately reports changes in patient activity and/or symptoms such as vital signs, respiration, discomfort, intake, output, weight, and bleeding.

• 3. For assignments including monitor technician duties: Monitors electrocardiography according to established standards. Recognizes cardiac arrhythmias, documents/records on EKG monitor strips, and notifies the appropriate RN of arrhythmias and rhythm changes.

• 4. Anticipates patient care needs. Conducts patient rounding in accordance with standards. Answers patient call lights: determines nature of problem and responds within scope and/or obtains appropriate resources.

• 5. Assists with or prepares patient for transport including moving patient to and from bed to gurney or wheelchair. Transports patients, patient belongings and valuables, blood products, supplies, pharmaceuticals, equipment and specimens to and from various locations. Follows safe patient handling protocols.

• 6. Provides administrative and technical support in the operation of the unit. Performs clerical duties including, but not limited to, receiving admitted patients; initiating patient files; taking action on physician orders; processing discharge orders, transfers and expirations; preparing hospital statistical records. May process daily charges and charge corrections.

• 7. Serves as a patient advocate. Exercises discretion in the management of patient information and assures strict patient confidentiality.

• 8. Responds to emergency situations in a calm and supportive manner. Maintains composure and professional demeanor in stressful situations.

• 9. Develops and maintains professional and clinical skills. Completes all annual competency and education requirements within established parameters and timeframes. Participates in staff meetings, patient care meetings, educational in-services and other professional activities. Maintains awareness of policies and procedures and performance standards.

10. Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.

• Essential Job Function

Organizational Responsibilities

In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, all employees are expected to support the Mason Health mission, vision and values; comply with District policies and procedures; and conduct themselves in an ethical, professional, respectful, and collaborative manner at all times. Employees are expected to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Required Education and Experience

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Completion of WA approved nursing assistant training program.

3. One (1) year of nursing assistant experience, acute care experience preferred.

4. One (1) year of clerical and customer service experience in a health care environment.

Required Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations

1. Current Nursing Assistant-Certified (NA-C) license in the state of Washington

2. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 3 months of hire.

3. Monitor Tech certification required within 3 months of hire for assignments including monitor technician duties.