Student Nurse Technician

About the role

The Student Nurse Technician supports high-quality patient care by assisting the nursing team with direct patient care activities and unit operations under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This entry-level role performs activities of daily living, basic clinical tasks, and unit support functions across areas such as Pre-Admission Testing, Pre-Op, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). Location: Hospital 3557 Embassy Pkwy, Akron, OH 44333. On‑site specialties: PreOp, PACU.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, toileting, mobility, and meal‑related needs.
• Perform basic clinical tasks such as blood glucose testing, obtaining urine and blood specimens, removing IV catheters and Foley catheters, and performing EKGs.
• Obtain and document vital signs and promptly report abnormal findings, patient concerns, or unusual occurrences to the RN.
• Assist with patient transfers, mobility, transport, and discharge activities, including equipment removal and escorting patients to pre‑op or testing areas using proper identification.
• Disinfect patient rooms, beds, chairs, and equipment; stock and restock bedside and unit supplies; maintain blanket warmers; and replace full sharps containers.
• Distribute clean linens, collect soiled linens, stock linen carts, make beds, and report maintenance or laundry concerns as needed.
• Perform routine errands, including transporting specimens, documents, or equipment.
• Support unit operations by assisting other caregivers, unit clerical staff, and answering phones under RN supervision.

Requirements

• Education: Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing; completion of at least one clinical rotation preferred.
• Experience: Previous patient care or customer service experience preferred.
• Certification: BLS within 3 months of hire.

Schedule

Day Shift Variable | PRN Status | Minimum 24 hours in a 4‑week period.