Student Nurse Technician

The Essentials:

Schedule: Day Shift – Variable | PRN Status | Minimum 24 hours in a 4-week period

Location: Hospital – 3557 Embassy Pkwy, Akron, OH 44333 | On-Site

Specialties: PreOp | PACU

What you’ll do:

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

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.

What We’re Looking For:

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.