Nurse Technician
Starr Regional Medical Center · Athens, TN · 2 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About Us
Starr Regional Medical Center's Athens campus provides inpatient and outpatient services through its 118-bed acute care facility, outpatient rehabilitation services and physician practices.
How You'll Contribute
- Perform basic patient care activities and unit support tasks to promote safe, efficient care and patient throughput.
- Assist with activities of daily living, routine monitoring, and maintaining a clean, well-stocked environment.
- Perform basic patient care as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possible blood glucose measurements, and accurate intake/output recording.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, eating, toileting, ambulation).
- Observe and promptly report abnormal physical, mental, or emotional findings to nursing staff.
- Keep patient rooms and common areas clean, safe, and appropriately stocked.
- Manage the tech desk; support nursing/physician staff and department throughput.
- Document care and activities per unit standards.
- Participate in performance improvement and required education; perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent work experience preferred
- SRNA or EMT preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire
- Handle with Care preferred
Benefits
- Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.