Nurse Technician

Nurse Technician Valley Medical Center - 3.7 Renton, WA Job Details Full-time $24.09 - $38.30 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Lifting equipment Customer service Patient lift systems

BLS Certification English Full Job Description Job Title:

Nurse Technician Req:

2026-0437

Location:

VMC Main Campus Department:

General Medicine Shift:

Variable Type:

OC / PD FTE

0

Hours:

City State:

Renton, WA Salary Range:

Min $24.09- Max $38.30/hrly

DOE Job Description:

VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER JOB DESCRIPTION

The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands, and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.

TITLE:

Nurse Technician

JOB OVERVIEW

A Nurse Technician is a nursing student that has completed clinical rotations, currently enrolled in an accredited Nursing program, and in good standing. Nurse Technicians perform a wide variety of nursing tasks under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.

DEPARTMENT

Varies.

WORK HOURS

Varies; As needed based on department needs.

REPORTS TO

Manager, ANM or Charge Nurse.

PREREQUISITES

Washington State License to practice as a Nurse Technician, required. AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers, required. Must have completed at least one term (quarter or semester based on nursing program) of hands-on clinical skills within a clinical rotation setting, preferably within a medical-surgical rotation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must practice under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. Capable of comprehending, executing, and acting within scope of nursing technician's education. Able to communicate effectively in oral and written form in the English language. Neat and well-groomed appearance. Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills in a diverse population. Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional developments of all age groups. Practices in a caring environment with excellent customer service skills.

UNIQUE PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Must be able to provide safe patient handling as defined in VMC's Safe Patient Handling guidelines and policies to safely and appropriately transfer or move patients (or objects) of varying abilities, weights, and amounts of staff assistance. Must be able to lift from the floor to overhead levels and carry items at waist level weight up to 40 pounds. Requires ability to participate in team lifting. Must be able to operate patient lifting equipment and patient handling devices accurately and safely. Requires the ability to stoop, bend, reach, crouch, and squat. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time as required for patient care, moving patients or supplies to other units, hourly rounding, bedside shift report and other nursing duties. Requires full body range of motion including ability to reach from floor to overhead levels, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires corrected vision, hearing to normal range, and ability to distinguish colors.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Generic Job Functions:

See Generic Job Description for Clinical Partner.

Essential Responsibilities and Competencies:

The nursing technician may participate in all aspects of the nursing care process under the guidance of the registered nurse and within the scope of the nursing technician's education. May gather information about patients. Reports significant events utilizing appropriate chain of command. Other duties as assigned based on educational competencies.

Date Created:

11/21

Revised:

11/21, 4/22, 3/23, 2/24

Grade:

SEIUSVC4D FLSA

NE Cost Center:

Varies Job Qualifications:

PREREQUISITES

Washington State License to practice as a Nurse Technician, required. AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers, required. Must have completed at least one term (quarter or semester based on nursing program) of hands-on clinical skills within a clinical rotation setting, preferably within a medical-surgical rotation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must practice under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. Capable of comprehending, executing, and acting within scope of nursing technician's education. Able to communicate effectively in oral and written form in the English language. Neat and well-groomed appearance. Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills in a diverse population. Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional developments of all age groups. Practices in a caring environment with excellent customer service skills.