Nurse Technician Trainee Program Partnered with Tulsa Tech January Class

Saint Francis Health System

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Technician Trainee learns to provide patient care within the scope of practice under the supervision and direction of a state-licensed Nurse. The role uses the nursing process and follows hospital standards and procedures to help increase patients’ functional status. This training role lasts two to four weeks and includes classroom instruction and guided hands-on clinical experience. Upon successful completion of the training course, the trainee transfers into the Nurse Technician job. The program is partnered with Tulsa Tech and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., from January 11 through February 2. The position is ECB status, requiring a minimum number of worked hours per month as needed by the department, with limited benefit offerings. It is identified as safety-sensitive under Oklahoma law.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association during the training course.
Demonstrate skills and knowledge appropriate to the patient population.
Proven oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
Effective critical-thinking skills and ability to follow directions.
Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively and efficiently.
Attention to detail when documenting numerical data.

Responsibilities

Learn to provide patient care to an assigned group of patients and perform procedural tasks and activities of daily living, taking account of patients’ age, cultural background, and psychosocial factors.
Observe and accurately and promptly report patients’ conditions, activities, and needs to a licensed Nurse.
Record treatments and procedures legibly and accurately, following unit and hospital policies and Oklahoma regulations.
Follow HIPAA policies to protect the privacy and security of patient information.
Document intake and output measurements, vital signs, and other patient information correctly and promptly.
Transport patients, specimens, food, supplies, and equipment.
Perform environmental activities and housekeeping duties as needed to maintain a clean and orderly setting.