CNA / HOSPITAL ASSISTANT LEAD (FULL-TIME, DAYS)

As the region's only Level I Trauma center, Harborview Medical Center (HMC) is well known for innovations and excellence in trauma care and its centers of emphasis: Trauma, Burn, Neurosciences, AIDS/STD CARER, and mentally-and medically- vulnerable populations. In addition to the centers of emphasis, HMC serves a mission population for King County. Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region. HMC is owned by King County and managed by the University of Washington (UW) and serves as a training site for UW’s School of Medicine. The UW is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

HARBORVIEW'S OPERATING ROOM has an outstanding opportunity for a Full-time, 100% FTE (40 hours per week), Day Shift, HOSPITAL ASSISTANT LEAD / (CNA) position. The HMC Operating Room Hospital Assistant Lead directs the work of HA’s in the OR as directed by the Nurse Manager or Designee. The individual in this position will provide direct and indirect care to patients and their families under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager or Designee. Under supervision, the Hospital Assistant Lead will assist the medical and nursing staff by performing delegated tasks that involve direct patient care; transportation of patients, supplies and specimens; ordering and stocking of supplies; and maintenance/set up of special equipment, patient beds and/or stretchers.  Participates in unit and selected Departmental activities to facilitate a safe environment, support quality assessment and improvement activities and promote and contribute to the development of teamwork.
Additionally, the Lead promotes effective problem solving and communication; oversees, assigns, directs and participates in the evaluation of  the work of HAs.

REQUIREMENT:
High School graduation AND six months experience involving customer service in a health care setting OR six months experience involving direct patient care OR equivalent education/experience.   

LEGAL REQUIREMENT:
Nursing Assistant-Certified (NAC) with the State of Washington.