AHD Nursing Services Technician

Alameda Health System; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Alameda Health System in Alameda, CA is seeking a Nursing Services Technician (NST) for part-time evening shifts. The NST provides nursing support across units, assisting the RN and contributing to patient care and safety.

The role emphasizes teamwork, patient-centered service, and ongoing learning to meet documented standards. Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma, at least one year in an acute care hospital, Nurse's Aide training (or equivalent experience), and current BLS.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• At least one year of experience in an acute care hospital.
• Successful completion of an accredited Nurse's Aide training course or equivalent.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing support on assigned units and assists with patient care.
• Assists RN in identifying patient learning needs and communicates them to the RN.
• Performs limited documentation on units and in patient records.
• Maintains awareness of patient rights and safety within the unit.
• Stays calm and responds appropriately in emergency patient situations.
• Supports QA activities and unit goals; delivers excellent customer service.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

AHD Nursing Services Technician

• Alameda, CA

• Alameda Hospital

• AHD Nursing Administration

• Part Time - Evening

• Nursing

• $36.33 - $39.33/hour

• Req #:44020-32736

• FTE:0.5

• Posted:August 31, 2026

Summary

The AHD Nursing Services Technician (NST) is responsible for the nursing support functions on all units; thereby, serving the patent needs of each area.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

NOTE:The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

1. Implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent and continuous manner. Functions to establish priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available resources of time, personnel, equipment and supplies.

2. Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills.

3. Assists with the identification of patient/significant other's learning needs and reports this need to the RN so that appropriate measures can be implemented.

4. Performs limited documentation duties on units and in patient records.

5. Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to patients/significant others' rights as identified within the institution.

6. Functions with an awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the institution.

7. Performs efficiently in emergency patient situations by remaining calm and informing appropriate persons.

8. Demonstrates awareness and has working knowledge of Nursing Department and Generic Structure Standards and Administrative Policies.

9. Recognizes your own limitations and educational needs, improving knowledge and skills by participating in in-service and continuing education classes.

10. Participates in Unit goal formation and assists in projects to achieve goals. Participates in QA activities.

11. Flexible in responding to Nursing Department staff needs. Provides excellent customer service to all customers, including patients, family members, Physicians, nursing staff and all other ancillary personnel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:High School diploma or equivalent.

Minimum Experience:One year experience in an acute care hospital.

Minimum Experience:Successful completion of an accredited Nurse's Aide training course, or after 100 hours of clinical experience while presently enrolled in an RN or LVN program, or a corpsman in the Navy and able to provide a skills checklist to meet our hospital standards.

Required Licenses/Certifications:BLS – Current Basic Life Support certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Preferred Licenses/Certification:Current Certification in the State of California.

PAY RANGE: $36.33 - $39.33/hour

The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licenses and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.

Alameda Health System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military background.