Nurse Technician

Lifepoint Health • Johnstown, PA

13d

About The Position

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Nurse Technician performs basic patient care activities and unit support tasks to promote safe, efficient care and patient throughput. The role assists patients with activities of daily living, routine monitoring, and maintaining a clean, well-stocked environment, while supporting nursing and physician staff and tech desk operations. The position reports to the Director or Manager of Department and is classified as non-exempt.

The role serves patients from neonates through older adults and may access demographic, clinical, insurance, financial, and complete medical record information. Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens may be present. The work includes frequent standing, walking, reaching, keyboard entry, repetitive movements, kneeling, and lifting or moving patients; occasional sitting and squatting; and rare running or climbing. It also involves frequent or constant near and far vision and depth perception, frequent color distinction, and environmental exposures including occasional biohazardous waste, communicable diseases or pathogens, dust, gases, vapors or fumes, and hazardous chemicals or medications, with frequent latex exposure.

Lifepoint Health describes itself as a community-based healthcare network with a mission of Making Communities Healthier. The organization emphasizes meaningful careers, inclusive care, and a workforce that reflects and respects the people and communities it serves.

Requirements

• BCLS certification is required.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment.
• Ability to learn rapidly and navigate multiple software systems.
• Effective English communication skills, including reading, writing, and speaking.
• Ability to complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma preferred.
• SRNA or EMT preferred.
• Handle with Care certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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, including bathing, grooming, eating, toileting, and 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 and support nursing and physician staff and department throughput.
• Document care and activities according to unit standards.
• Participate in performance improvement and required education.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED