Island Health·Anacortes, Washington
Assist Registered Nurses and medical staff in providing care for hospital patients within the infusion department. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, transporting patients, and maintaining patient records and supplies.
In the Patient Care Technician role, you will play a key role in the department and will be responsible for assisting in the care of hospital patients, under direction of a Registered Nurse and medical staff.
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Works under direction of the lead OPD/PACU RN
Transports patients to rooms/ treatment rooms
Takes and records blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration rates, glucose levels and food and liquid intake and output, as directed. Reports unusual finding to nurse.
Answers call lights and bells to determine patients' needs. Assists patients as needed
Changes linens, tidies and cleans patient care areas as needed.
Cleans, stocks equipment and/or supplies and instruments.
Maintains Supply and Inventory in stocking rooms
Answers phone and takes messages
Prints out and organizes/ assembles patient charts on admission, placing latest test, procedures and H&P on chart.
Obtains previous chart records from other facilities if needed.
Checks for completeness of patient record including consent, test results, transfer agreements, signatures, etc.
Verifies discharge sheet against admission sheet for accuracy and return of valuables such as glasses, hearing aids and items stored in safe.
Takes specimens to lab; directs patients/visitors.
Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant course of study required.
Current Washington State Certified Nursing Assistant registration required.
Current Basic Life Support Certification required.
Competency with Point of Care testing.
High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred
Experience working in a busy clinical setting with changing priorities preferred.
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Requires completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant course, current Washington State CNA registration, and Basic Life Support Certification. A high school diploma and experience in a busy clinical setting are preferred.
Market context
In Washington, support-services roles in healthcare are typically in steady demand because clinics, hospitals, and long-term care settings need staff who can keep patient flow moving and support licensed teams. These positions are competitive when employers want candidates with a high school diploma, LPN, MA, or CNA training, valid Washington licensure, and BLS certification; EKG and arrhythmia training after hire can also be part of the path. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your license status and certification readiness before applying.
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