ED Tech

CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the region’s most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies.  

Job Summary

As an Emergency Room Technician, you will delivery patient care and perform clinical procedures within the scope of your licensure under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and Provider.  Your day-to-day job functions will include:

Assisting with observation of patients, gathering data and identifying patient care needs

Responding to emergency situations

Assisting with patient transport and transfer

Assisting with cleaning, stocking and maintenance of department equipment and supplies

Adhering to safety and risk management standards

Assisting with clerical and communication tasks to support patient care

Education/Experience

• High school diploma (or GED equivalent) and completion of one of the following:
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program OR
• Paramedic (EMG) program OR
• Medical Assistant program OR
• Certified Nursing Assistant program OR
• Licensed Practical Nurse program OR
• Military Hospital Corpsman program (with validation) OR
• Completion of one year of nursing school.

License/Certification

• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) by the Washington State Nursing Commission, OR 
• Current registration as a Registered Nursing Assistant (RNA) by the Washington State Nursing Commission,  OR   
• Current certification as a Medical Assistant-Cert (MAC) by the State of Washington; OR
• Current Washington State license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

Note: LPNs may be directed to practice up to the scope of their license within the ER setting, which may exceed the scope of other candidates in the ER Tech position.

Must maintain at least one clinical license (above) after hire. 

• Employees that possess a CNA or RNA license at the time of hire, must submit an application to Washington State Department of Health for Medical Assistant-Phlebotomy (MA-P) certification within 90 days of hire, as evidenced by a proof of payment receipt. Certification must be received within 6 months of hire in the position and maintained as current thereafter in addition to their CNA or RNA license.  
• Current healthcare provider American Heart Association BLS certification