Emergency Department Technician - Emergency Department, Per Diem, Night Shift

The Health Unit Coordinator/Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for clerical functions in the Emergency Department and assists in care of hospital patients, under direction of a Registered Nurse and medical staff. The HUC/C.N.A. acts as a receptionist and patient registration clerk, performs tasks necessary to schedule patients, coordinates communication and is a messenger for the nursing staff. This position helps to facilitate and support the nursing philosophy, goals and objectives at Island Hospital and supports nurses and physicians in providing quality patient care.

• Location: Anacortes, WA, Onsite


• Schedule: Per Diem / Night Shift


• Salary: $22.42/hr - $33.30/hr
  
  
  
  • Night Differential - $2.25
  
  
  • Evening Differential - $1.65
  
  
  • Weekend Differential - $1.50
  
  
  
  

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What you will be doing:

• Transports patients to rooms/ treatment rooms, using wheelchair or stretcher, or assists them to walk.


• Obtains and documents vital signs including blood pressure, heart rate, respiration rate, temperature and pain level and places appropriate patients on the cardiac monitor.


• Answers call lights and determines patients' needs. Assists patients as needed (dress and undress patients, assist with toileting etc.).


• Assists with various examinations and treatments including but not limited to: pelvic exams, chest tube placements, wound care, laceration repair, and closed reduction of limbs.


• Verifies discharge sheet against admission sheet for accuracy and return of valuables such as glasses, hearing aids and items stored in safe.


• Distributes charts of discharged patients and distributes appropriately.


• Places surgery pack and consent on chart when ordered.


• Takes specimens to lab; directs patients/visitors.


• Retrieves medical records on admits after hours.

What you will bring to the role:

• Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant course of study.


• Current Washington State Certified Nursing Assistant registration.


• Current Basic Life Support Certification.


• Experience working in a busy clinical setting with changing priorities preferred.

Make a Difference with Us

At Island Health, every role contributes to our mission of compassionate, high-quality care. Join us and help create a workplace where every team member feels valued and supported.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We believe in taking care of our people so they can take care of others. When you join Island Health, you’ll enjoy a culture that values integrity, compassion, teamwork, and growth — plus a robust benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• Generous Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Benefits


• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Coverage


• Vested Retirement Contributions and Flexible Spending Accounts


• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Programs


• Employee Recognition Events and a supportive, community-focused team

Ready to Apply?
Apply today and take the next step in your career with Island Health.