In 2020, united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience, Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care, including 11 hospitals and nearly 5,000 physicians and providers. Together, we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities. 

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. 

VMFH is proud to celebrate St. Anthony Hospital being named among Becker’s “Great Community Hospitals” list for 2023.

While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!

JOB SUMMARY  

This job is responsible for transporting patient and equipment between departments/locations.  Provides with basic aspects of patient care, patient mobility and maintenance of equipment under the direction of a Registered Nurse in a defined care team.  Contributes to the delivery of patient focused care.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists with cleaning of equipment and maintenance of department; may exchange oxygen tanks and/or attach IV’s to wheelchairs or gurneys as necessary.
• Escorts patient at the time of discharge from their room to personal transportation.
• Maintains a safe work and patient environment, adhering to the hospital’s Safety, Risk Management, Regulatory Standards and infection prevention.
• Performs basic life support, gives assistance to medical staff during emergencies, and may respond to hospitals codes.
• Performs basic patient care activities, based on skill, ability and limitations of scope of practice, as directed by management and/or nursing staff.
• If assigned, checks, cleans and disinfects mobile non-critical medical equipment (e.g. IV pumps/poles, feeding pumps, cardiac monitoring equipment, cabinets, etc.) in accordance with established standards/procedures and manufacturer’s instructions; assures that disinfectant is applied with sufficient contact time.
• Transports patients to and from nursing units and ancillary departments in a manner conducive to patient safety and comfort; returns all equipment after transport (ie. wheelchair, stretcher); informs floors when patient is being transported; provides feedback to healthcare staff on occurrences during period of transport.

Education/Work Experience Requirements

Completion of an accredited Nursing Assistant program (or military medical specialty training).  Six months related work experience, preferably in a hospital setting. 

Licensure/Certification

• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant by the Washington State Nursing Commission.
• Current healthcare provider BLS certification.