Nurse Technician

Conemaugh Health System; Conemaugh Township (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO & insurance

Tuition assistance

401(k) match

Wellness programs

Career development

Job summary

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Pennsylvania is seeking a Nurse Technician to join our dedicated team. As a Nurse Tech, you will support nursing staff with basic patient care, monitor vitals, document care, and help keep patients comfortable and safe.

This role offers comprehensive benefits, tuition assistance, and opportunities for professional growth within Lifepoint Health's trusted network.

Qualifications

• BCLS certification required; Handle with Care preferred.
• Must communicate effectively in English (read/write/speak).
• SRNA or EMT preferred license.
• High School diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient care as delegated by an RN, including monitoring vital signs and intake/output.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, eating, toileting, ambulation).
• Observe and promptly report abnormal physical, mental, or emotional findings to nursing staff.
• Keep patient rooms and common areas clean, safe, and appropriately stocked.
• Manage the tech desk; support nursing/physician staff and department throughput.
• Document care and activities per unit standards.
• Participate in performance improvement and required education; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Independent work

Software systems navigation

English communication

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Nurse Technician

Job Type: Full Time | Varied

Your experience matters

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Nurse Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center strives to provide:

• Low turnover reflecting team stability
• Highly supportive and collaborative team environment
• Peer-to-peer recognition
• Strong focus on staff well-being and safety culture

How you'll contribute

A Nurse Tech who excels in this role:

• Performs basic patient care as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possible blood glucose measurements, and accurate intake/output recording.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, eating, toileting, ambulation).
• Observes and promptly reports abnormal physical, mental, or emotional findings to nursing staff.
• Keeps patient rooms and common areas clean, safe, and appropriately stocked.
• Manages the tech desk; supports nursing/physician staff and department throughput.
• Documents care and activities per unit standards.
• Participates in performance improvement and required education; performs other duties as assigned.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Requirements include:

• Certifications: BCLS required; Handle with Care preferred.
• Required Skills: Critical thinking, decisive judgment, ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment; rapid learning and navigation of multiple software systems; effective English communication (read/write/speak); ability to complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.
• Licenses: SRNA or EMT preferred
• Education: High School diploma preferred.

More about Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center has 537 inpatient, behavioral health, rehabilitation, and transitional care beds and is home to the highest level of care designations for Neonatal Care (Level 3) and Trauma Care (Level 1). Conemaugh Memorial has received recognition by the American Heart Association with the Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. Conemaugh Memorial is proudly committed to being a teaching hospital including seven medical residency programs, School of Nursing, and Allied Health education programs.

EEOC Statement

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.