Nurse Technician

Nurse Technician

At Ashley Regional Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritizing your well-being, enabling you to provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Nurse Tech joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), performs basic patient care activities and unit support tasks to promote safe, efficient care and patient throughput. Assists with activities of daily living, routine monitoring, and maintaining a clean, well-stocked environment; supports nursing/physician staff and tech desk operations. Reports to the Director or Manager of the Department.

Essential Functions

• Performs basic patient care as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possible blood glucose measurements, and accurate intake/output recording.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, eating, toileting, ambulation).
• Observes and promptly reports abnormal physical, mental, or emotional findings to nursing staff.
• Keeps patient rooms and common areas clean, safe, and appropriately stocked.
• Manages the tech desk; supports nursing/physician staff and department throughput.
• Documents care and activities per unit standards.
• Participates in performance improvement and required education; performs other duties as assigned.

Populations Served:
Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult.

Protected Health Information Accessed:
Demographic, Clinical, Insurance, Financial, Complete Medical Record.

Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure:
Occupational exposure may be present for all employees in this role.

Physical Requirements (typical):
Frequent standing, walking, reaching, keyboard entry, repetitive movements, kneeling, and lifting/moving patients; occasional sitting and squatting; rare running or climbing. Near/far vision and depth perception are frequent/constant; color distinction is frequent.

Environmental Exposures:
Occasional exposure to biohazardous waste, communicable diseases/pathogens, dust, gases/vapors/fumes, and hazardous chemicals/medications; latex exposure is frequent.

Qualifications and requirements

Education:

High School diploma preferred.

License: SRNA or EMT preferred.

Certifications:

BCLS required;
Handle with Care preferred.

Skills:

Critical thinking, decisive judgment, ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment; rapid learning and navigation of multiple software systems; effective English communication (read/write/speak); ability to complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.

What we offer

• Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health-savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off for full-time employees
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program, including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities