Certified Hospital Technician (CNA) - Nursing Resources

Overview

At Legacy, nursing starts with compassion.

Our nursing philosophy is centered on our patients and their families—everything we do revolves around providing them with the best possible care. As part of our interprofessional team, you’ll work toward a shared goal: making life better for our patients and our community.

If this sounds like an environment where you’d thrive, we invite you to explore this opportunity as a Certified Hospital Technician II.

Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center is Southwest Washington’s most modern hospital, offering the latest technology in a setting designed for comfort and care for the whole family. We feature innovations in joint replacement, robotic surgery, pelvic health for women, cancer care, intensive care for newborns, neurosurgery, medical care for children and more.

Responsibilities

As a valued member of the healthcare team, and under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you are responsible for providing and documenting care that supports patients' activities of daily living. This includes:

• Assisting with personal hygiene and grooming

• Maintaining a clean, healthy, and safe environment

• Practicing basic infection control procedures

• Ensuring adequate nutrition and fluid intake

• Recognizing and responding appropriately to emergencies

You will contribute to delivering high-quality patient care while maintaining respect for patient dignity, autonomy, and individual routines.

Licensure

• Oregon:  Current CNA certificate required.
• Washington:  Current CNA certificate or NAR license (Nursing Assistant Registered) required. An NAR-licensed CHT has 120 days to obtain the CNA certificate.
  • *If performing phlebotomy tasks (capillary or venous blood draws), those who perform this job in the State of Washington must be a Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist.
• BLS for Provider certificate from the American Heart Association required.

Pay Range

Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you