Nurse Technician-NT (Med Tele)

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Under the direction of the RN or LPN, assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patient's highest level of wellness. Works cooperatively with others as part of a team; recognizes the importance of group goals. Performs designated clinical procedures and nonclinical support tasks essential to providing care to the patient.

Position Details:

Nurse Technician - NT

Location: Mercy Hospital Southeast, Cape Girardeau, MO

Department: Medical Telemetry

Status: Part-Time, 12hrs/week

Shift: 12-Hour Nights (1830-0700)

Qualifications:

Preferred Experience: EMT, Paramedic or Previous Patient Care Experience.
Required Education: High school diploma, G.E.D. and enrolled in an approved or accredited nursing program. Prior to employment, the nurse tech shall provide student transcripts indicating they have completed Fundamentals of Nursing from an accredited school of nursing and provide competency skills list from their learning institution. The nurse tech must remain in good standing with their school of nursing while in this role. This position is for nursing students only, if a student leaves a program for any reason, they can no longer be a nurse tech.
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course required within one month of hire.
Preferred Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA),
Certified Patient Care Tech (CPCT), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced Unlicensed Assistant (AUA) in the state of practice.
Other: Minimum Physical Requirements:
- Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.
- Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift.
- Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

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