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HOSPITAL ASSISTANT - REHAB THERAPY
 

HOSPITAL ASSISTANT - REHAB THERAPY
Req #: 233537
Department: HARBORVIEW - REHAB THERAPY
Job Location: Harborview Medical Center
Posting Date: 05/02/2024 
Closing Info: Open Until Filled 
Salary: $3,940 - $5,640 per month 
Other Compensation:
  • $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
  • Weekend Shift premium - $1.50/hour  
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    Union Position: Yes
    Shift: First Shift 
    Benefits: As a UW employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.  

    $5,000 Sign-on Bonus to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine

    HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER - INPATIENT REHABILITATION THERAPY has an outstanding job opportunity for Hospital Assistants.

    WORK SCHEDULES AVAILABLE
  • Full-time, 100% FTE (40 hour per week)
  • Day Shift, 8:30am - 5:00pm

    POSITION HIGHLIGHTS 
  • The individual in this position will assist the physical, occupational, and therapeutic recreation staff by performing delegated tasks that involve direct patient care; transportation of patients and supplies; ordering and stocking of supplies; and maintenance/set up of special equipment. Additionally, the person in this role will participate in unit and selected departmental activities to promote effective problem solving and communication.
  • This position provides opportunities to work in a diverse and fast-paced environment with a great team of therapists.

    PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Orders and stocks equipment.
  • Managing and organizing supply areas
  • Cleans and maintains equipment, including but not limited to periodic monitoring, safety inspection, and regular cleaning, maintenance, and set up
  • Assisting clinical staff in miscellaneous tasks including record retrieval, filing, faxing, photocopying, arranging for interpreter services, charge preparation, and compilation; d
  • Direct patient care including ADL’s, exercise, ambulating or positioning as directed by the therapy clinician, and safety support during groups or patient treatment.

    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Nursing Assistant-Registered (NAR) with the State of Washington
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Six months experience involving customer service in a health care setting OR six months experience involving direct patient care OR equivalent education/experience.
  • Valid American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers upon hire

    ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
    As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine.  It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County.  It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.

    Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.  

    Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. 

    ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
    UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists, and other health professionals.

    All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. 

    Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

    • Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

    The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

    To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

    Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.