Clinical Tech, Medical Services

Location: West Valley Hospital, 525 SE Washington Street, Dallas, Oregon 97338
Department: Medical Services
Position Type: Full Time, 36 hours/week, Non-Exempt
Schedule: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm, three 12-hours shifts, variable days

Your role with us

As a Clinical Tech, you'll play a hands-on role in supporting direct patient care and contributing to the smooth operation of your unit. Working under the direction of registered nurses and providers, you'll perform a variety of clinical tasks that directly impact patient comfort, safety, and outcomes. You'll be a key part of the care team, collaborating closely with others while demonstrating compassion, clinical skill, and a strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. Your ability to multitask, communicate clearly, and adapt to evolving priorities will be critical to the success of both your team and your patients.

What you'll do

• Perform basic patient care tasks such as taking vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, cardiac monitoring, electrocardiogram (EKGs), bladder scans, splinting, wound care, and phlebotomy.
• Assist with procedures and tasks delegated by registered nurses and providers, within scope and demonstrated competency.
• Collaborate with the care team to implement and reinforce the plan of care, reporting changes in patient condition.
• Provide patient and family education on mobility aids (e.g., walkers and crutches) and reinforce activities of daily living support.
• Support patient flow by assisting with safe transport, efficient room turnover, and timely rounding.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Accurately document patient information using electronic and verbal communication in line with policy.
• Participate in shared decision-making, required meetings, and unit initiatives.
• Fulfill assigned standby hours to meet department needs.

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Requires ONE of the following to be considered for hire:
• CNA license
• CMA license
• EMT B certification
• Enrolled in an accredited nursing school
• Previous experience as an ED Tech or in a comparable role (i.e. CMA, UAP).

Total rewards package

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth. Click here for details.

Why Salem Health?

Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.

We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you'll find more than a job, you'll find purpose, connection and room to thrive.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org.