Student Nurse Technician
The Student Nurse Technician supports nursing staff by assisting with direct patient care activities and unit operations in various clinical settings including post-surgical and pre-op areas. This entry-level role involves performing basic clinical tasks, assisting with patient daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining unit cleanliness and supplies under RN supervision. The position is designed for nursing students to gain practical experience while contributing to high-quality patient care.
About Careertakes
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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This Student Nurse Technician role provides hands-on clinical support and unit operations assistance under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will gain practical experience across areas such as inpatient post-surgical units, pre-admission testing, pre-op, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), and the Operating Room while supporting safe, patient-centered care.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living: bathing, grooming, toileting, mobility, and meal assistance.
- Take and document vital signs; promptly report abnormal findings or patient concerns to the RN.
- Perform basic clinical tasks under supervision: blood glucose testing, obtaining urine and blood specimens, removing IV and Foley catheters, and performing EKGs.
- Support nutritional care: assist with menu selection, tray delivery, feeding, documenting intake/output and calorie counts; notify RN of missing meal trays.
- Prepare, collect, and transport specimens, documents, and equipment as needed.
- Assist with patient transfers, transport, discharge activities, and escorting patients to pre-op or testing areas using proper identification.
- Maintain a clean, safe environment: disinfect rooms, beds, chairs, and equipment; restock supplies; replace sharps containers; maintain blanket warmers and temperature logs.
- Manage linens: distribute clean linens, collect soiled linens, make beds, and report maintenance or laundry issues.
- Support unit operations and staff: assist caregivers and unit clerical staff, answer phones, and perform other assigned duties under RN supervision.
Qualifications
Applicants should be actively pursuing clinical nursing training and able to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Education: Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program (Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Nursing). Completion of at least one clinical rotation preferred.
- Experience: Previous patient care or customer service experience preferred.
- Technical skills: Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly; basic math skills to record patient data accurately.
- Interpersonal skills: Strong communication and teamwork skills for working with patients, families, and care teams.
- Clinical knowledge: Familiarity with basic medical terminology and clinical abbreviations is preferred.
- Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support) required within 3 months of hire.
Position Details
- Employer: Confidential Client
- Location: Montrose, OH
- Employment type: Full-time, Permanent
- Estimated pay: $26,864 per year — estimated
- Work areas: Inpatient post-surgical, Pre-Admission Testing, Pre-Op, PACU, Operating Room
- Start/validity: Refer to application for current posting status
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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