Nurse Tech / CTAC Phase II

MU Health Care; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement options

Job summary

MU Health Care is seeking a Nurse Tech to join the PACU Phase II team at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. The role supports patients from pre-op to discharge and assists with transfers, room turnover, and stocking supplies, working closely with nursing staff to maintain a smooth perioperative flow.

The position emphasizes calm under pressure, hands-on patient care, and collaboration within a supportive, values-driven team that looks to improve patient outcomes daily.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a nursing program or CNA/PCT certification in progress.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing/ancillary staff with patient transfers and meal tray delivery.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication

Housekeeping duties

Education

CNA certification or exam registration

PCT certification

Nursing program enrollment or licensure candidate

Job description

Shift: Monday - Friday, 5am to 1:30am

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Department: PACU Phase II

Facility: University Hospital - 1 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO

Department: PACU Phase II, University Hospital

Salary Range: $16.68 - $26.31, based on experience level

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Healthcare is looking for a dynamic and adaptable Nurse Tech to join our exceptional team of nursing professionals. We're seeking someone who remains calm under pressure and excels in both patient care and a variety of housekeeping duties, including room turnover, stocking supplies, and assisting with patient transfers. Your role will involve supporting patients through every stage of their care, from pre-op to discharge, and working closely with our team to ensure a smooth and efficient process. Embrace this opportunity to make a real difference in patient care and be part of a collaborative and supportive team at MU Healthcare!

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes' Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that's largely a result of the incredible culture and team we've built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to seven hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

Learn more about MU Health Care.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Health,visionand dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including 10 holidays
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8%and full vesting in three years
• Tuitionassistancefor employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
• See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

• Assistnursing staff /ancillary staff in transferring patients from bed to bed, stretcher or wheelchair, pickup, and delivery of patient meal trays, and assistingwith patient feeding as directed.
• Demonstrate the ability to organize workload and manage multiple tasks whilemaintaininga clutter-free and orderly environment including prompt answering ofunit telephones andaccuratedelivery of messages and information to patients,families, visitors, staff, and personnel upon request.
• Educate and trainnew staffmembers in the responsibilities of the Care TeamAssociate role.
• Perform other duties as delegated by nursing staff and unit management as neededin both routine and emergent situations.
• Perform patient position changes, placement and removal of patient equipment,daily hygiene care, simple non-sterile dressing changes, finger stick glucosechecks, may perform venipuncture to obtain a blood sample,maintainqualitycontrol checks, and deliver/retrieve lab specimens and supplies asrequested.
• Responsible foraccurateandtimelyentry of information into the bed-managementsystem.
• Responsible for prompt response to patient call lights and addressing patientneeds using positive guest relations skills while ensuring patient vital signs,intake, output, height, and weight are obtained and documented as directed.
• May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in departmentdocuments.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

One of the following:

• --Is enrolled in a professional or practical nursing education program and has or will complete a Fundamentals of Nursing course within 90 days; or
• --Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) exam registration; or
• --Proof of certification as a Patient Care Technician (PCT); or
• --Direct patient care experience in the past three (3) years as a medical assistant, nursing assistant, emergency medical technician, or surgical technician; or
• --Completion within the last three (3) years, or will complete within 180 days, an Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) training program and clinical log demonstrating 100 hours of patient care experience; or
• --Nursing licensure candidate who was unsuccessful on the state licensure examinations in the past three (3) years; or
• --Completion a nursing program outside the United States and is awaiting the licensure examination in this country.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be metwith or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physicaldemands is an essential function of the job. This position isvery activeandrequires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20lbs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.