Day Shift Nursing Technician – Patient Care & EKGs

White Plains Hospital Inc; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

White Plains Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Nursing Technician to provide patient and non‑patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include ADLs, vital signs, I&O, EKGs, specimen collection, meals assistance, transport, and urinary drainage care.

Employees must adhere to performance standards and infection control practices. The position requires a high school diploma/equivalency, completion of Nursing Technician Orientation, and a BLS certification (by hire

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required upon hire or within 6 months.
• Completion of Nursing Technician Orientation.
• For those trained to read monitors, the 4‑day EKG class is required.
• Emergency Department NTs must complete de‑escalation training within 1 year of hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient and non‑patient care duties within scope of practice under RN direction.
• Assists with ADLs, vital signs, I&O, and basic dressing changes.
• Performs EKGs, specimen collection, and transportation of patients and specimens.
• Documents vital signs and I&O, administers medications per policy when delegated.
• Maintains infection control practices and participates in performance improvement initiatives.
• Collaborates with the health care team and attends mandatory in‑services.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Problem solving

Decision making

Stress tolerance

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalency

Nursing Technician Orientation

BLS certification (American Heart Association)

Job description

White Plains Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Nursing Technician to provide patient and non‑patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include ADLs, vital signs, I&O, EKGs, specimen collection, meals assistance, transport, and urinary drainage care.

Employees must adhere to performance standards and infection control practices. The position requires a high school diploma/equivalency, completion of Nursing Technician Orientation, and a BLS certification (by hire